David V. Smith

David V. Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs, supporting the modernization of forensic science and digital intelligence capabilities. He manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on professional training, custom software development, and digital content solutions that enhance the Bureau’s investigative infrastructure. His work directly advances the FBI’s mission to strengthen forensic laboratory systems, secure communications, and evidence analysis platforms through targeted contracting. Smith routinely handles complex service-based procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and technical compliance with federal security standards. His primary contractor relationships center on VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which provide specialized training materials and operational equipment aligned with law enforcement needs. While these two vendors dominate his active supplier base, Smith maintains a disciplined vendor evaluation process that prioritizes proven technical capability and regulatory compliance over volume. He engages with a narrow but high-reliability pool of contractors, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in consistent delivery and adherence to FBI-specific security protocols. Smith’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he consistently allocates 20% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. His approach balances efficiency with socioeconomic goals, ensuring qualified small firms have meaningful access to FBI technical contracts. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), reflecting a core investment in workforce readiness for forensic and cyber investigative units. He also regularly procures Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511) and Digital Publishing (NAICS 511210), underscoring expertise in software-enabled training platforms and secure digital content delivery systems critical to modern law enforcement operations.