Susan Wilson

Susan Wilson serves as a Contracting Officer for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical support services essential to sustaining and modernizing naval warfighting capabilities. Her portfolio centers on systems engineering, command and control modernization, and tactical computing environments, with a focus on cyber-enabled decision support and operational readiness solutions. She manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition protocols while aligning contract outcomes with the agency’s strategic priorities in advanced sensor integration, secure communications, and armored vehicle systems. Wilson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with deep expertise in administrative management consulting and niche technical services supporting naval operations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials instruments to ensure agility and accountability in dynamic operational environments. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized consulting and IT services aligned with naval modernization goals. Wilson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting her leadership in securing strategic advisory services for command structure optimization and systems integration planning. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), particularly for cybersecurity support, data analytics, and tactical software development. Her technical domain expertise spans defense systems engineering, mission-critical IT infrastructure, and operational logistics support, positioning her as a key enabler of naval digital transformation.