Brenda S Smith

Brenda S. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while supporting the agency’s mission to maintain cutting-edge analytical and operational capabilities. She routinely handles complex, high-accuracy technical procurements requiring stringent performance specifications and specialized vendor qualifications. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of niche contractors, including SAWASAWA LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, and LAVISION, INC., firms known for their expertise in advanced sensing technologies, unmanned aerial systems, and high-resolution imaging equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven technical capabilities in aerospace instrumentation and laboratory system integration, often engaging those with specialized certifications or domain-specific experience. These partnerships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation engagement and performance-based contract structures. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 37.5% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively seeks out eligible small businesses in technical service and manufacturing sectors to ensure a diverse and resilient supplier base. Smith’s primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers) for data acquisition and analysis platforms, 811310 for maintenance of industrial instrumentation, and 339920 for specialized training and simulation equipment. Her expertise lies in procuring technically complex, non-commercial items requiring custom engineering support, particularly in aerospace diagnostics, cadet training systems, and facility modernization technologies.