Douglas G Smith

Douglas G. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where he leads the acquisition of professional services critical to advancing data-driven governance and policy analysis. He manages a diverse portfolio of contract actions focused on supporting high-impact market research, public opinion polling, and digital infrastructure modernization initiatives. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to inform national economic strategy through evidence-based insights, requiring rigorous compliance with federal procurement regulations and strategic alignment with cross-agency policy objectives. Smith maintains a primary contracting relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a trusted provider of analytical and technical services, and regularly engages with a network of professional services vendors to deliver specialized expertise in administrative support, human resources consulting, and computer-related solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor collaboration, and structured task order management under multiple-award contracts to ensure agility and scalability in meeting evolving policy needs. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Smith consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses, particularly those certified under standard small business programs, fostering a competitive and inclusive marketplace aligned with federal socioeconomic goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561110 (Office Administrative Services), which constitutes half of his portfolio, alongside significant activity in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and NAICS 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services). He specializes in acquiring support services for data collection, survey design, workforce development, and digital systems integration, demonstrating deep expertise in the operational and analytical domains underpinning federal economic policy execution.