Chantel A. Smith

Chantel Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain Air Force installations and ensure operational readiness. She oversees the acquisition of specialized facility, medical, and administrative services essential to maintaining safe, functional, and technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment. Her portfolio includes contracts for maintenance support, training services, and infrastructure-related solutions aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing communications and medical systems. Smith applies full lifecycle contracting expertise, from solicitation through award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility operations, professional training, and niche administrative support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize quality, compliance, and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Smith consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards designated for small businesses. She also utilizes HUBZone set-asides to support economically disadvantaged regions, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her pattern reflects a balanced strategy that leverages small business innovation while maintaining the capacity to meet complex operational demands. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 711510 (independent artists and performers), 424920 (book and periodical wholesaling), and 611430 (professional and management development training), indicating a unique blend of administrative, educational, and niche service acquisitions. These reflect specialized needs in installation support, workforce development, and non-traditional logistical services, showcasing her expertise in procuring unconventional yet mission-critical solutions across diverse technical domains.