Ingrid J Gibson-Smith

Ingrid J. Gibson-Smith serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical technology and professional services objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, including custom software development, systems integration, and technical consulting, supporting agency operations through complex, performance-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 15 authorities. Her contractor relationships are predominantly with commercial firms providing IT and professional services, with a focus on established vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she regularly engages with firms specializing in computer-related services, software distribution, and management consulting, fostering competitive, open-market environments that prioritize quality, innovation, and timely delivery. Gibson-Smith’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, non-set-aside acquisitions, with 98.8% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Only minor portions of her portfolio—approximately 0.6% each—are allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) competed contracts, indicating a procurement strategy centered on broad competition rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. Her approach aligns with agency priorities that emphasize efficiency and capability over mandatory set-aside utilization. Her primary NAICS focus lies in Other Computer Related Services (541519), followed by Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers (423430) and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990). She routinely procures custom programming, systems support, IT infrastructure services, and management consulting solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in the digital services and enterprise technology domains. Her work supports the acquisition of mission-enabling tools that require technical rigor, interoperability, and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.