Susan Wilson

Susan Wilson serves as a Contract Negotiator/Buyer with specialized expertise in complex aerospace and avionics acquisitions. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement strategy by managing the full lifecycle of contracts for high-precision components and mission-critical systems, from market research and solicitation development to negotiation and award. Her work ensures timely delivery of technically advanced equipment essential to national defense and aviation operations, aligning acquisitions with federal regulatory standards and performance-based contracting principles. She routinely handles competitive and non-competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Wilson’s contractor relationships are primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aerospace subsystems and avionics integration. She engages with a focused network of industrial suppliers possessing AS9100 certification and DoD quality assurance compliance, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in technical transparency and performance accountability. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications for reliability, traceability, and systems integration. Wilson’s procurement patterns reflect a strict preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under open, non-set-aside solicitations. She does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability and production readiness over socioeconomic criteria in her decision-making framework. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring flight control components, sensor suites, communication modules, and mission-specific avionics—products requiring deep engineering expertise and compliance with FAA and DoD technical standards. Her domain knowledge spans electromagnetic compatibility, embedded systems, and ruggedized hardware design, positioning her as a technical authority in defense aviation procurement.