Christian R. Smith

Christian R. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements critical to sustaining and modernizing naval surface platforms. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for shipbuilding and repair components, ensuring alignment with fleet readiness objectives. His acquisitions focus on structural metal systems, mechanical subsystems, and industrial support services essential to vessel integrity and operational functionality, all governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) protocols and Navy-specific procurement directives. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including Fairlead Boatworks, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Howard W. Pence, Inc., and Kampi Components Co., Inc., among others. These partnerships reflect a blend of established defense contractors and specialized industrial suppliers with proven expertise in naval maintenance and fabrication. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain reliability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to support complex shipyard operations. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic objectives, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Smith actively leverages small business capabilities to enhance innovation and responsiveness within the industrial base supporting naval maintenance. Specializing exclusively in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), Smith’s expertise centers on the procurement of precision-engineered components for naval vessels, including hull structures, propulsion subsystems, and corrosion-resistant fittings. His technical domain knowledge spans shipyard fabrication standards, naval engineering specifications, and industrial maintenance protocols, ensuring all acquisitions meet stringent Navy quality and safety requirements.