Edith Smith

Edith Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain critical military infrastructure and operational readiness. She oversees the solicitation and award of contracts for facility services, environmental remediation, and specialized equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and mission-critical timelines. Her portfolio centers on non-construction support services essential to Air Force installation resilience, including waste management and industrial machinery repair, aligning closely with the agency’s mandate to maintain functional, safe, and environmentally compliant bases. Smith maintains consistent contracting relationships with a focused group of vendors, including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC. These partners are frequently selected for their technical proficiency in commercial and industrial equipment maintenance and specialized waste handling services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and proven performance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on consistent delivery and quality assurance within narrow technical domains. A strong advocate for small business participation, Smith prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of her acquisitions to small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDB, and other socioeconomic programs. This deliberate strategy enhances competition, supports regional economic development, and ensures diverse vendor capacity to meet urgent installation needs. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate alignment with federal socioeconomic goals while maintaining operational effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562998 (All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), reflecting deep expertise in environmental compliance and industrial upkeep. She routinely procures services such as hazardous waste removal, electrotherapeutic equipment servicing, and facility system overhauls, demonstrating specialized knowledge in the intersection of military infrastructure needs and commercial service delivery.