Clarinda S. Smith

Clarinda Smith serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the federal health services sector. She plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that support essential ambulatory and hospital-based care delivery systems, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and socioeconomic objectives. Her portfolio encompasses a broad range of professional services, including administrative support, clinical coordination, and health information technology solutions. Smith is instrumental in translating agency mission needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that promote efficiency, accountability, and equitable access to services. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. She cultivates partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, scalable health support services, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and multiple-award contracts to streamline procurement and enhance market responsiveness. Her approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure sustained service delivery. Clarinda demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 66.7% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, or women-owned concerns, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to fostering economic inclusion and building a resilient, diverse supplier base within the healthcare ecosystem. Her primary procurement focus centers on three NAICS categories: 621999 (All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services), 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals), and 519130 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting). These reflect her expertise in procuring clinical support services, hospital operational contracting, and digital health content platforms. She brings specialized knowledge in the intersection of healthcare delivery and information services, ensuring acquisitions meet both clinical and administrative requirements.