Amanada Smith

Amanda Smith serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of the U.S. Army’s industrial base for munitions, precision components, and battlefield support systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning ordnance production, machine tool procurement, fabricated metal products, and maintenance services critical to weapons system lifecycle support. Her work ensures operational readiness through timely and compliant contract execution, aligning with strategic priorities in defense industrial base resilience and technological advancement. She routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, often involving technical specifications for high-precision manufacturing and mission-critical logistics. Smith maintains sustained relationships with core contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, Faxon Machining, LLC, Palantir USG Inc., and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade fabrication, software-enabled logistics, and precision machining. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance histories and technical alignment with Army ordnance and field equipment requirements. She engages with a mix of large-capacity industrial suppliers and specialized small businesses, fostering reliability through repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, she actively incorporates small businesses into prime and subcontractor roles, particularly in manufacturing and technical services, demonstrating a balanced approach to competition and capability development. Her primary NAICS focus includes 325180 for chemical feedstocks used in munitions, 524114 for specialized insurance services supporting defense logistics, and 513210 for software publishers delivering battlefield analytics and maintenance management systems. This reflects deep expertise in procuring mission-critical industrial, digital, and support services essential to Army readiness.