Julie A. Smith

Julie A. Smith serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in the realm of professional, scientific, and technical services. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical support to agency operations. She typically oversees sole-source and competitive procurements under the NAICS 541990 category, which encompasses a broad spectrum of specialized consulting, analytical, and technical advisory services. Her work is instrumental in aligning contract outcomes with strategic objectives, ensuring that acquired expertise meets rigorous performance standards and regulatory requirements. Smith’s contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a diverse array of professional services firms specializing in research, data analysis, program evaluation, and technical consulting. She routinely partners with firms possessing deep domain expertise in policy analysis, operational efficiency, and systems integration, often selecting vendors based on demonstrated technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal standards. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her approach emphasizes merit-based selection and competitive fairness, fostering a transparent acquisition environment. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” classification. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified provider regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing technical excellence and value over mandated set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach remains compliant with all small business participation goals through open competition. Smith’s primary technical domain is professional, scientific, and technical services, with a consistent focus on NAICS 541990. She procures services including policy research, performance evaluation, data modeling, and technical advisory support—often requiring advanced analytical capabilities and subject-matter expertise. Her expertise lies in identifying and contracting for high-integrity, evidence-based solutions that inform decision-making and enhance operational effectiveness.