Susan Ramnarine

Susan Ramnarine serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and equitable procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical acquisitions in aerospace, medical diagnostics, and electrical infrastructure, requiring deep subject matter expertise and rigorous source selection processes under FAR Part 15. While specific contractor names are not available, Ramnarine maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, emerging manufacturers, and specialized service providers. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaborative pre-solicitation outreach, clear performance metrics, and performance-based contracting structures to foster accountability and innovation. She regularly engages with industry through market surveys and industry days to ensure solicitation language accurately reflects technical needs and encourages competitive responses. Ramnarine demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation across multiple categories, including HUBZone, SDB, and WOSB concerns, aligning with national goals for equitable economic opportunity. Her procurement patterns consistently channel opportunities to small firms capable of delivering specialized technical solutions, reinforcing the agency’s support for a resilient and diverse supplier base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 336413 for aircraft component manufacturing, 334510 and 334515 for electromedical and instrumentation systems, 621511 for medical laboratory services, and 238210 for electrical installation contracting. These reflect a technical specialization in high-precision instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, and mission-critical infrastructure, requiring familiarity with regulatory standards such as FDA, FAA, and NFPA codes. Ramnarine’s expertise lies in bridging complex technical requirements with compliant, competitive procurement outcomes.