Chris Smith

Chris Smith serves as a Contract Specialist at Washington Headquarters Services, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to streamline institutional operations through expert acquisition management. In this role, he plans, solicits, awards, and administers contracts for mission-critical administrative and technical services that enable enterprise-wide efficiency across DoD components. His portfolio is exclusively focused on Office Administrative Services (NAICS 561110), encompassing procurement of professional support functions such as records management, facility operations, logistics coordination, and digital transformation services that enhance internal DoD workflows. Smith ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with WHS’s strategic goals of modernization and resource optimization. He maintains sustained working relationships with a core group of contractors including Clarity Innovations LLC, Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Signature Renovations LLC, AMD International Technologies LLC, and Guidehouse Inc., all of which provide high-quality administrative and consulting services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and responsiveness to evolving operational needs. These contractors are frequently selected for task orders under multiple-award contracts and blanket purchase agreements, reflecting a preference for established, capable providers with proven track records in federal support environments. Smith’s contracting strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his actions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the remaining half are open to all competitors. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster small business participation without compromising mission requirements. He consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and actively promotes opportunities for certified firms within the administrative services sector. His technical domain expertise lies entirely within NAICS 561110, where he procures a wide array of office support services including document management, administrative staffing, facility maintenance coordination, and process automation solutions. His work directly supports the digital and operational modernization of DoD headquarters functions through efficient, compliant, and mission-aligned acquisitions.