Carolyn R. Smith

Carolyn R. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R7 Program Support – Capital and IDIQ office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies for federal infrastructure projects. Her responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contracting for design-build, architectural, engineering, and construction services critical to the modernization of Land Ports of Entry and other federal facilities nationwide. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for border operations and federal property management. Her acquisitions typically involve multi-year, performance-based IDIQ contracts requiring integrated project delivery and rigorous technical oversight. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PDG, INC. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, firms known for their expertise in federal construction and site development. She fosters long-term partnerships with vendors possessing proven experience in delivering high-complexity infrastructure projects under stringent security and environmental standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance metrics, design-build delivery methods, and contractor accountability, encouraging innovation while maintaining strict adherence to federal construction codes and sustainability requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, aligning with the scale and technical demands of large-scale federal infrastructure programs. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Smith’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting) and 541310 (Architectural Services), reflecting her specialization in integrated project planning and design-phase management. She also regularly procures commercial and institutional building construction services under NAICS 236220, demonstrating deep technical expertise in the full spectrum of federal facility development—from initial concept through construction execution.