Susan M. Protho

Susan Protho serves as a Contracting Officer, where she is responsible for managing the acquisition process and ensuring procurement integrity within her agency. In this role, she oversees the solicitation and award of contracts to support the agency's operational mission, handling a diverse range of acquisitions across multiple technical and commercial domains. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a strong emphasis on small business participation. A significant portion of procurement activity is directed toward Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and general Total Small Business set-asides. Additionally, the procurement patterns show a commitment to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Indian Economic Enterprises, reflecting a strategic focus on socioeconomic contracting goals. Her procurement expertise is concentrated in high-tech manufacturing and specialized equipment. The primary focus areas include the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments, as well as electronic computer and telephone apparatus manufacturing. Additionally, her portfolio includes the procurement of household furniture and pet supplies, demonstrating a broad range of technical and commercial domain expertise.