Claudetta Smith

Claudetta Smith supports the procurement mission of W6QM MICC-FDO Fort Hood, a key installation support unit under the Department of the Army, by managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. She oversees contracts essential to maintaining operational readiness, focusing on facility systems, communications, and garrison services. Her portfolio centers on technical services that ensure the resilience of barracks, flight lines, and mission-critical utilities, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle maintenance and infrastructure modernization. Smith’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s priorities to enhance installation sustainability and force readiness through targeted contracting. She maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including DTESS JV LLC, TLC SOLUTIONS, INC., GERLING & ASSOCIATES, INC., STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION, and GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS INC., each of which delivers specialized engineering, IT, and facility support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-related technical domains. Smith’s contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet the complex and evolving needs of Fort Hood’s operational environment. While the majority of her acquisitions—85.7%—are conducted without set-asides, she consistently allocates 14.3% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach: prioritizing mission effectiveness while actively enabling small businesses to contribute to critical infrastructure support. This reflects a structured, compliant implementation of socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising operational requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511) and Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), each accounting for 28.6% of her portfolio, underscoring expertise in software development for defense systems and technical engineering support. Additional focus areas include office equipment leasing, electronic computer manufacturing, and specialized machinery, indicating a broad yet technically grounded acquisition profile centered on digital infrastructure and facility modernization.