Jody C. Smith

Jody C. Smith supports the Department of the Air Force’s infrastructure modernization mission through strategic procurement of mission-critical facility systems and services at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350. Responsible for managing acquisitions that enhance operational readiness and facility resilience, Smith focuses on contracting for advanced electronic and communication systems, fire safety upgrades, and integrated building infrastructure. Their work ensures Air Force installations maintain secure, compliant, and technologically current environments, aligning procurement activities with DoD-wide modernization priorities and lifecycle sustainability goals. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships span technical consulting, facility construction, and specialized maintenance services, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-critical infrastructure. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. A strong commitment to small business participation characterizes Smith’s procurement patterns, with approximately two-thirds of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the defense industrial base while leveraging the agility and innovation of small firms. No set-aside awards are reserved for complex, mission-essential procurements requiring broad market competition or specialized capabilities not widely available among small businesses. Smith’s primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating significant procurement of custom software and digital systems for facility management. Additional emphasis is placed on 811310 for industrial machinery maintenance and 532490 for equipment leasing, underscoring expertise in sustaining physical infrastructure through technical services and asset utilization strategies. While less frequent, acquisitions in hospitality and performing arts NAICS codes suggest ancillary support for transient personnel and morale, welfare, and recreation programs at Air Force installations.