Franklin Smith

Franklin Smith serves as a primary procurement official, playing a key role in the agency's acquisition mission. His responsibilities involve managing various procurement actions to support the agency's operational requirements and mission objectives. He handles a diverse range of acquisitions, ensuring that the necessary goods and services are procured in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with a significant emphasis on small business participation. More than half of the agency's contract awards are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Furthermore, the agency actively utilizes specialized socioeconomic categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, HUBZone designations, and Women-Owned Small Business sole-source opportunities to diversify its vendor base. The agency's procurement activity is concentrated in several specialized technical domains. A primary area of focus is the manufacturing of air and gas compressors, alongside requirements for fabricated structural metal manufacturing. Additionally, the agency procures professional services in the realms of administrative and general management consulting, process and logistics consulting, and facilities support services.