Susanne Watts

Susanne Watts serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency procurement policies, facilitating timely and lawful delivery of mission-critical goods and services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical procurements in scientific instrumentation, laboratory services, and specialized information technology solutions, requiring deep subject matter expertise and careful evaluation of technical proposals under sealed bidding and negotiated procedures. While specific contractor names are not available, Susanne maintains a broad network of vendors spanning high-technology manufacturers, analytical equipment suppliers, and custom software developers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. She engages with both large-capability firms and small businesses, fostering competitive markets through clear solicitation language, robust source selection criteria, and transparent evaluation processes that prioritize technical merit and past performance. Susanne’s set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward unrestricted acquisitions, with 92.9% of contracts issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 6.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 1.0% to 8(a) competed contracts. Her approach reflects a balanced commitment to competition and socioeconomic goals, ensuring small businesses have meaningful access to opportunities without compromising mission needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating strong expertise in procuring precision scientific equipment used in research and diagnostics. Additional emphasis on NAICS 811219 (Miscellaneous Technical and Mechanical Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) reveals a technical portfolio centered on laboratory automation, data analysis software, and specialized diagnostic systems. This domain expertise positions her as a key player in supporting advanced scientific and healthcare infrastructure through targeted, technically sound acquisitions.