Susanne V Broadus

Susanne V. Broadus serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, where she plays a critical role in securing mission-critical marine engineering systems and fabricated metal components essential to the readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. Her procurement activities center on the acquisition of structural hardware, mechanical systems, and industrial maintenance services that ensure the longevity and operational integrity of naval vessels. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Department of Defense procurement policies. Broadus maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including Timken Gears & Services Inc., Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp, Bellingham Marine Industries, Palfinger Marine USA, and Jered LLC. These contractors specialize in precision-engineered marine components, electro-mechanical systems, and shipboard fabrication, reflecting her focus on high-reliability, mission-essential hardware. Her contracting patterns indicate deep collaboration with established defense suppliers possessing specialized technical capabilities in naval environments, often requiring rigorous quality assurance and certification standards. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 61.2% of awards issued without set-aside designation; however, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 38.8% of contracts as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a commitment to fostering a diverse supplier base within the industrial base supporting naval maintenance and modernization. Her primary NAICS focus areas include sheet metal work manufacturing, miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing, and ornamental/architectural metal work, with additional emphasis on steam and air-conditioning supply and current-carrying wiring device manufacturing. These reflect her technical expertise in procuring custom-fabricated naval components, environmental control systems, and electrical infrastructure critical to vessel survivability and habitability.