Helen Smith

Helen Smith serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition contracts for ground combat and support vehicle systems. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems through rigorous contract administration, source selection, and performance oversight. Her portfolio primarily includes complex procurements under FAR and DFARS frameworks, encompassing engineering services, manufacturing of specialized military components, and integrated logistics support for armored vehicle platforms. Smith ensures compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning contract outcomes with operational readiness goals. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships center on the production of high-integrity vehicle components, avionics integration, and structural systems tailored for military environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency, supply chain resilience, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality assurance and defense-specific standards. Her contracting activity reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. Smith does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability and mission-critical delivery over socioeconomic criteria. This reflects the specialized nature of Tacom’s requirements, where performance and system interoperability take precedence over socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing) and 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), with significant activity in 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing), 334511 (Military Navigation and Guidance Systems), and 541330 (Engineering Services). She specializes in procuring survivable vehicle platforms, tactical mobility systems, and integrated electronic warfare components, demonstrating deep expertise in defense vehicle engineering and logistics modernization.