April Smith

April Smith serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating under the Sac Frederick (36C10X) designation, where she manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions critical to sustaining clinical operations and infrastructure at VA facilities nationwide. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for medical equipment, administrative services, and specialized technical solutions that support veteran healthcare delivery. She plays a central role in aligning procurement activities with the agency’s mission to modernize care delivery through advanced technologies and operational readiness initiatives, frequently engaging in complex, mission-critical procurements under FAR and VA-specific acquisition regulations. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AFTER ACTION MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPLY, LLC, VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC, Argent ARC LLC, PROMETHEUS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, and AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on reliable, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering medical supplies, clinical support services, and pharmaceutical solutions under strict compliance and quality standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. All of Smith’s acquisitions are awarded under full and open competition, with no set-asides utilized, indicating a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects a mission-driven focus on securing the highest-quality goods and services regardless of vendor size or certification status. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 332994 (small arms and ordnance accessories manufacturing), 541519 (other computer-related services), 541611 (administrative management consulting), and 541990 (other professional services). This combination underscores her expertise in procuring both specialized defense-grade medical equipment and high-level technical and administrative support services essential to VA’s clinical and operational infrastructure.