James T. Smith

James T. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex information technology acquisitions aligned with federal procurement regulations. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission by ensuring compliant, efficient, and transparent contracting processes for technical services. His portfolio primarily consists of solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation. Smith specializes in IT services requiring high levels of technical specificity and cybersecurity alignment, ensuring acquisitions meet evolving federal standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable, Smith maintains a consistent engagement pattern with a broad spectrum of vendors, particularly those possessing expertise in software development, systems integration, and cloud-enabled solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear statement of work development, and post-award performance monitoring. He fosters collaborative relationships with both large primes and small business subcontractors, encouraging teaming arrangements that enhance innovation and capacity. Smith demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation across the acquisition lifecycle, creating opportunities for firms certified under various socioeconomic programs including SBA 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB. His consistent use of set-asides underscores a proactive effort to expand market access and promote equitable economic growth within the federal contracting community. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541519—Other Computer Related Services—indicating deep specialization in non-hardware IT support functions such as custom software development, data analytics, IT consulting, and managed services. Smith’s expertise lies in defining requirements for dynamic, evolving technology environments, ensuring contracts are structured to accommodate agile methodologies and performance-based metrics rather than rigid deliverables.