Curtis Smith

Curtis Smith serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, supporting the agency’s mission of ecological stewardship through strategic acquisition of goods and services critical to habitat conservation and land management. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with wildlife resource protection, including fuel reduction, invasive species control, and infrastructure support for national wildlife refuges. His acquisitions span technical services, equipment procurement, and operational support, ensuring alignment with federal environmental mandates and interagency conservation goals. Smith operates within a framework that prioritizes mission-critical delivery while adhering to FAR compliance and sustainable procurement principles. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors specializing in ecological and land management services, including Grassland Management, LLC for habitat restoration, Hawaii Resource Group LLC for regional ecological support, and Federal Contracts LLC for logistical and field operations. He also partners with Giving Tree Capital, LLC for specialized environmental compliance services and Workwear Outfitters, LLC for protective gear and field apparel. His contracting patterns reflect long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in natural resource management and adherence to federal environmental standards. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 75.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 24.1% of contracts under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program (FAR 19.5), fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses in environmental services and equipment supply. Smith’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and 212319 (Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying), reflecting demand for fuel reduction, trail maintenance, and erosion control. He also procures construction machinery (333120), protective apparel (315210), and petroleum-related equipment (324110) to support field operations. His expertise centers on integrating technical, environmental, and logistical requirements into compliant, mission-driven acquisitions.