Susan Szoke

Susan Szoke serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4407 375th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages a diverse portfolio of facility-related acquisitions critical to operational readiness and infrastructure sustainability. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for building operations, environmental compliance, security systems, airfield support, and lodging services. Szoke plays a pivotal role in ensuring mission-critical installations maintain regulatory standards and functional integrity through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned procurement actions. She routinely handles complex service contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, balancing operational urgency with fiscal accountability and regulatory adherence. Szoke maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including Challenge Unlimited, Inc., JayTech, Inc., and North American Import and Export Company LLC, who provide specialized facility maintenance, logistics, and technical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance history, and past performance evaluations, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and compliance. These contractors are frequently selected for their proven ability to deliver mission-critical services under stringent Air Force standards, often involving security-sensitive or time-sensitive installations. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by a notable 6% allocation to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her deliberate use of socioeconomic tools demonstrates a strategic effort to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition among qualified small businesses. Szoke’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 334220 for wireless communications equipment, 238320 for painting and wall covering, and 611710 for educational support services, reflecting a broad but targeted approach to facility sustainment. Her technical expertise spans infrastructure modernization, environmental remediation, and mission-support services, positioning her as a key enabler of Air Force installation resilience and operational continuity.