Erisha Smith

Erisha Smith serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing full-cycle contracting actions under the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, she specializes in procuring mission-critical fabricated metal components, industrial valves, and specialized avionics infrastructure essential to armored vehicle modernization. Her work directly supports the Army’s strategic priorities in vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of technically complex systems through compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement practices. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in precision metal fabrication, armored vehicle subsystems, and military-grade avionics integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term supplier collaboration, technical alignment with Army engineering standards, and rigorous performance oversight to ensure compliance with military specifications and sustainment requirements. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Smith exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all procurements within her portfolio are reserved for small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate and consistent commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base, with no awards issued under other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone, reinforcing a pure small business-focused contracting model. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) and 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), underscoring deep technical expertise in high-integrity fluid control systems and custom-fabricated metal components used in tactical vehicle platforms. She routinely acquires mission-essential parts such as hydraulic valves, armor mounts, and structural subassemblies, demonstrating specialized knowledge in military-grade materials, welding standards, and defense supply chain resilience.