Deshawn Smith

Deshawn Smith serves as a procurement professional within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness through the acquisition of specialized facility, medical, and technical services. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under FAR Part 19, Smith ensures that procurement activities align with the agency’s strategic priorities of modernizing airfield systems, sustaining communications infrastructure, and maintaining safe, technologically advanced installations. Their portfolio primarily includes non-construction services and equipment procurement, with a strong emphasis on compliance, schedule adherence, and mission-aligned delivery. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced small business vendors capable of delivering specialized maintenance, technical support, and facility modernization services. The working relationships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based contract structures, and a focus on vendor reliability and technical capability over volume. A defining feature of Smith’s contracting approach is an overwhelming commitment to small business participation, with 92.9% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize socioeconomic impact through targeted opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible entities, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to foster innovation and resilience in the supplier base. Smith’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to electronic manufacturing and specialized equipment, including 337214 (Office Furniture), 334310 (Audio/Video Equipment), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 332439 (Metal Container Manufacturing). These reflect a technical domain expertise in procuring mission-enabling hardware, communications gear, and facility-specific equipment critical to sustaining Air Force operational environments.