Susan Scutt

Susan Scutt serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize the U.S. Fleet through strategic acquisition of engineering, shipbuilding, and management consulting services. She manages complex contract actions aligned with lifecycle support for naval vessels and mission-critical systems, focusing on technical integration, ship repair infrastructure, and advanced naval electronics. Her work directly enables fleet readiness by ensuring timely delivery of high-priority capabilities across surface and undersea domains, bridging technical requirements with acquisition execution under federal procurement regulations. Her contractor relationships are primarily with large prime contractors and specialized engineering firms providing technical design, systems integration, and shipyard modernization services. She collaborates with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in naval architecture, combat systems engineering, and ship repair logistics, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and compliance with Navy specifications. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her pattern reflects a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in naval platforms and systems engineering. Scutt’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions awarded under full and open competition. This reflects NAVSEA HQ’s strategic emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission-critical performance and industrial base readiness. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, all awards adhere to standard federal procurement transparency and competition requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing design engineering, hull and machinery upgrades, propulsion system integration, and naval systems lifecycle support. She frequently procures technical services related to ship modernization, electronic warfare system upgrades, and maintenance infrastructure development, demonstrating deep familiarity with naval technical standards and defense acquisition frameworks.