Susan Smith

Susan Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the W7M8 Uspfo Activity Iaang 132, part of the Department of the Army, where she manages strategic acquisitions to sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting for construction, facility support, and secure communications systems, ensuring alignment with Army readiness objectives. She routinely oversees solicitations for site preparation, demolition, electrical and HVAC installations, and hardened communications networks, applying rigorous compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements to deliver mission-critical capabilities on schedule and within regulatory frameworks. Smith maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for site development and infrastructure upgrades. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with safety and security standards. She engages with a select group of qualified contractors capable of executing complex, multi-disciplinary projects on active military installations, prioritizing firms with proven experience in DoD environmental and operational constraints. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 57% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among small, disadvantaged, and locally-based vendors, while maintaining mission integrity. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster competition and innovation among qualified small business contractors. Smith’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 561621 for security systems services, 517111 for wired telecommunications carriers, and 334111 for electronic computer manufacturing, reflecting expertise in secure communications, IT infrastructure, and facility automation. She also procures technical training services under 611519 and media support under 541840, underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining modern military installations through integrated, technology-enabled solutions.