Alycia Smith

Alycia Smith serves as a key contracting professional within the FA8501 Opl Contracting AFSC/PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Air Force installations. Her work centers on securing physical and cyber-physical systems, including access control, surveillance, environmental controls, and communication networks. She handles a diverse portfolio of contract actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, primarily focused on service-based and integrated facility support contracts that ensure continuous base operations and mission-critical resilience. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with established contractors such as Drake Consulting LLC and Visionary Construction Inc., partnering with firms capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned solutions in security systems and electrical infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and integrated service delivery, favoring vendors with proven expertise in facility modernization, systems integration, and compliance with Air Force installation standards. These partnerships reflect a strategic emphasis on reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term operational support. A strong advocate for small business participation, Smith consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts, with nearly 57% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, ensuring broad access for small, disadvantaged, and locally based vendors while maintaining competitive rigor. This pattern supports broader Air Force goals of workforce development and regional economic resilience through equitable contracting opportunities. Her technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), with significant activity in sign manufacturing, instrument testing equipment, and construction machinery. She procures integrated solutions for surveillance systems, electrical wiring, environmental monitoring, and physical security infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in the convergence of facility services and operational security domains.