Susan K Hoffman

Susan T. Hoffman serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex professional services acquisitions across a broad spectrum of technical and scientific domains. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing and contract administration. She typically handles competitive procurements for advisory, research, and technical consulting services, often utilizing FAR Part 12 streamlined procedures and indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) instruments to meet dynamic agency needs. Her work supports the execution of high-priority initiatives requiring specialized expertise in engineering, data analysis, and applied scientific research. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Hoffman consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large professional services firms and small businesses with niche technical capabilities. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a strong emphasis on evaluating technical merit, past performance, and compliance with socioeconomic requirements. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in transparency, accountability, and performance-based contract management, ensuring deliverables align with federal standards and mission outcomes. Hoffman demonstrates a moderate but intentional commitment to small business participation, with 14.3% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively leverages small business set-asides to promote economic opportunity and diversify the vendor base. Her approach aligns with federal goals to increase small business contracting without compromising competition or technical quality. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), reflecting deep expertise in engineering analysis, applied research, and technical advisory services. She also regularly procures custom computer programming services under NAICS 541511 and professional organization support under 813920, underscoring her proficiency in managing multidisciplinary technical engagements across federal mission areas.