Chrischanda S. Smith

Chrischanda S. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R11 Construction Services Division Center 2 (47PM02), where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical construction and facilities modernization projects across the National Capital Region. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts under FAR Part 36 for design-build and integrated project delivery models. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s strategic imperative to deliver high-visibility federal infrastructure through efficient, performance-based contracting practices that prioritize lifecycle cost savings and long-term facility sustainability. Smith collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including general contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, architectural and engineering firms, and niche specialty trades such as glass and glazing systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her working relationships reflect a preference for firms with proven experience in federal construction, design-build delivery, and sustainable building practices. She engages contractors early in the acquisition process to foster collaborative planning and ensure technical compliance with GSA and federal building standards. Her contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 84.6% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the scale and complexity of the projects she manages. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 15.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with agency goals to promote economic opportunity and contractor diversity. Smith’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for nearly 60% of her activity, followed by architectural services (541310) and other professional technical services (541990). She routinely procures integrated design-build solutions, building envelope systems, and facility modernization services, demonstrating deep expertise in federal construction standards, ADA compliance, and energy-efficient building technologies.