Daira Smith

Daira Smith is a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across critical technology and service domains, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and mission objectives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—focusing on high-priority capabilities that support national infrastructure and workforce development. Her acquisitions typically involve communications equipment, specialized service equipment, and flight training solutions, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with FAR provisions. Smith maintains a balanced approach to vendor engagement, cultivating relationships with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently collaborates with manufacturers of radio and broadcasting equipment, merchant wholesalers of service establishment supplies, and flight training providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market opportunities, while actively encouraging small business participation through structured set-asides and clear solicitation language that facilitates responsive bidding. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes opportunities for small businesses without relying on specialized programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a preference for broad-based small business inclusion across industries. This approach supports agency goals of economic diversity while maintaining competitive rigor. Smith’s primary focus areas include NAICS 334220 for radio and television communications equipment, 423850 for service equipment wholesaling, and 611512 for flight training services. These reflect expertise in procuring mission-critical hardware, logistics support systems, and aviation workforce development solutions. Her technical acumen spans telecommunications infrastructure, equipment distribution networks, and aviation training standards, positioning her as a strategic procurement leader in niche but vital federal operational domains.