Ashton Smith

Ashton Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. Their work directly supports operational readiness by procuring advanced electronic systems, facility upgrades, and specialized equipment essential to Air Force installation resilience. Smith oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning repair and maintenance of precision equipment, manufacturing of industrial machinery, and integration of secure communication and irradiation systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific technical standards. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade facility modernization, electronic systems maintenance, and specialized manufacturing. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and long-term service reliability, with frequent use of firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types tailored to complex infrastructure projects. A strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity is evident in Smith’s procurement patterns, with 55% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small businesses across multiple categories, including those owned by veterans, women, and economically disadvantaged individuals, while maintaining flexibility through non-set-aside awards for specialized capabilities. The office actively leverages small business programs to foster innovation and regional economic impact within the defense supply chain. Smith’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes 811210 (electronic equipment repair), 333310 (commercial machinery), 334118 (computer peripherals), 334517 (irradiation apparatus), and 336212 (truck trailer manufacturing). These domains reflect expertise in procuring mission-critical hardware for facility safety, logistics, and operational systems, ensuring that Air Force installations remain equipped with reliable, compliant, and technologically current infrastructure.