Dorothy B Smith

Bernice B. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions across the full spectrum of contract types—including firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity instruments—Smith supports the development, testing, and sustainment of carrier-based aircraft, avionics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical support infrastructure. Her work directly enables NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions aligned with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. Smith maintains established, long-term relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, engaging with industry leaders specializing in aerospace systems integration, flight control technologies, and unmanned aerial vehicle platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based acquisition strategies, risk mitigation through robust contract administration, and close collaboration with technical representatives to ensure deliverables meet stringent military specifications. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 96.2% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base capacity. While small business participation is limited in volume, she consistently supports Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, particularly for specialized logistics and training services. Smith’s primary NAICS focus areas include Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412), and Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), underscoring her deep expertise in procuring airframe structures, propulsion components, and mission systems hardware. She also manages acquisitions in electronic computer manufacturing (334111) for avionics and data processing systems, demonstrating technical fluency across integrated aviation platforms.