Susan M. Peterson

Susan M. Peterson is a procurement professional with a demonstrated focus on industrial and manufacturing acquisitions, supporting critical infrastructure and specialized equipment needs across federal operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with particular emphasis on capital equipment and precision manufacturing systems. Her work ensures the timely acquisition of mission-critical hardware, including welding and soldering systems, machine tools, overhead cranes, and medical surgical supplies, aligning procurement outcomes with operational readiness and technical specifications. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for small business participation, with nearly 60% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She routinely structures solicitations to encourage competition among small disadvantaged, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, fostering equitable access to federal opportunities. While the majority of her awards remain broadly open to small businesses, her targeted use of socioeconomic set-asides demonstrates a deliberate strategy to expand vendor diversity and strengthen the small business industrial base. Peterson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to industrial manufacturing, including welding and soldering equipment (333992), machine tool manufacturing (333517), overhead crane systems (333923), rubber and plastics hosing (326220), and surgical appliance manufacturing (339113). She works closely with manufacturers of precision-engineered components and industrial automation systems, ensuring compliance with technical standards and quality assurance protocols. Her expertise lies in bridging engineering requirements with acquisition strategy, facilitating the procurement of specialized, high-reliability equipment for defense, healthcare, and industrial applications.