Fran Smith

Fran Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the 94th Contracting Flight at FA6703, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize air base infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical facility services, including electrical systems, utilities, and environmental compliance projects essential to operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on construction, maintenance, and technical support contracts that ensure airfield and installation resilience, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and regulatory adherence. Smith plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with Air Force infrastructure modernization priorities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical services through compliant, transparent contracting practices. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including K.C. Electrical Construction, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, MSAB, LLC, Hollek Engineering LLC, and Federal Contracts LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, locally rooted firms capable of executing complex facility upgrades and specialized engineering services. Smith fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships grounded in clear deliverables, quality assurance protocols, and strict compliance with federal construction and safety standards. Fran Smith demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small, qualified vendors and enhance socioeconomic diversity within the contracting base. While no set-asides are used for the remaining 25%, her portfolio consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, ensuring equitable access to Air Force infrastructure opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing), 238210 (electrical contracting), and 621340 (therapeutic health services), indicating a diverse but mission-aligned scope. She procures specialized electrical installations, facility automation systems, and ancillary health and sanitation services critical to base operations. Her technical expertise spans construction management, utility system upgrades, and compliance-driven procurement in high-regulation environments.