April Smith

April Smith serves as a key procurement professional within the Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize naval surface platforms. She manages the acquisition of critical shipbuilding and repair components, overseeing contracts for structural metal systems, mechanical subsystems, and industrial support services essential to fleet readiness. Her work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and maintenance capabilities aligned with naval engineering standards, directly contributing to the operational integrity of surface vessels. She specializes in full-cycle contracting for complex industrial projects requiring stringent compliance with naval specifications and quality assurance protocols. Smith maintains longstanding relationships with core contractors including Fairlead Boatworks, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Howard W. Pence, Inc., and Kampi Components Co., Inc., all of which provide specialized shipyard services, precision fabrication, and technical support. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industrial vendors with proven capabilities in naval maintenance environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance history over emerging or non-traditional suppliers, fostering stable, long-term vendor engagements rooted in mission-critical delivery requirements. Smith’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the center’s focus on mission-critical readiness. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on technical merit, past performance, and ability to meet stringent naval standards. Her primary focus lies within NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where she procures heavy fabrication, structural steel assemblies, propulsion system components, and corrosion-resistant marine systems. Her expertise spans naval architecture standards, welding certifications, and shipyard logistics, ensuring acquisitions align with the technical demands of maintaining and modernizing the Navy’s surface fleet.