Charles E. Smith

Charles E. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer for the National Assessment Governing Board, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for professional services critical to the administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting the Board’s mission to uphold scientific rigor and equity in educational assessment. His acquisitions primarily involve consulting, research, and technical services that inform assessment framework development, expert panel convening, and public dissemination of findings. Smith exercises full contracting authority under FAR Part 15, routinely utilizing negotiated procurements to secure specialized expertise aligned with the Board’s strategic priorities. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with NEWLAND USA CORPORATION and HCC HOTEL OWNER L.P., reflecting a focus on professional services firms capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-critical support. His contractor engagements emphasize performance-based outcomes, with an emphasis on firms experienced in educational policy, data analytics, and public communication. These partnerships are typically structured as indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) or task-order contracts, enabling agile responses to evolving assessment needs without compromising accountability or transparency. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. The remaining two-thirds are competed without set-asides, ensuring broad market access while maintaining competitive integrity. Smith does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad-based small business participation through unrestricted small business set-asides. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing research, evaluation, and policy analysis services. A significant portion also aligns with NAICS 541613 (Marketing Consulting Services), supporting public outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives. His domain expertise centers on educational assessment systems, data visualization, and evidence-based policy communication, requiring contractors with deep subject-matter knowledge in K-12 education and statistical methodology.