April E. Smith

April Smith serves as a key procurement professional within Base ALAMEDA (70Z031), a U.S. Coast Guard facility under the Department of Homeland Security, where she supports the sustainment and modernization of critical maritime infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the acquisition lifecycle for facility services and operational support contracts essential to maintaining Coast Guard readiness across the Pacific region. She routinely handles solicitations under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, focusing on service-based acquisitions that ensure environmental compliance, workforce safety, and infrastructure resilience. Her work directly enables mission-critical operations by securing reliable, compliant, and efficient support services. Smith cultivates partnerships with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses and specialized contractors in facility maintenance, environmental services, and marine construction. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering technical services under strict federal compliance standards. She emphasizes performance-based contracting and value-driven vendor selection, fostering long-term relationships with vendors who demonstrate operational reliability and regulatory adherence. Her contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals. A smaller but intentional portion of awards are designated for HUBZone firms, aligning with agency-wide efforts to promote economic development in underserved communities. Her set-aside strategy balances broad access with targeted support, ensuring equitable opportunity while maintaining mission effectiveness. Smith’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), with additional activity in 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing). These reflect her domain expertise in facility sustainment, environmental infrastructure, and marine support services. She routinely procures maintenance, cleaning, landscaping, and utility system upgrades—services critical to the operational continuity and safety of Coast Guard installations.