Justice Smith

Justice S. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8773 Acc 38 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where they lead the acquisition of mission-critical cyber and space systems essential to Air Force readiness. Responsible for full lifecycle contract management, Smith specializes in procuring advanced IT infrastructure, secure communications platforms, and formalized cyber operations training solutions. Their portfolio centers on high-tempo, classified, and mission-essential capabilities that support national defense in cyberspace and space domains, ensuring timely delivery of secure, scalable, and interoperable systems to operational units. Smith maintains a consistent working relationship with AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, a key contractor delivering integrated cyber defense solutions, secure computing environments, and specialized training systems. Their procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for established vendors possessing proven expertise in cyber operations support, secure infrastructure deployment, and mission-specific IT services. The relationship is characterized by repeat engagements and a focus on technical compliance, system integration, and rapid response to evolving operational requirements. Smith’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This underscores a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic set-asides, though small business participation remains possible through competitive pathways. The agency’s focus on mission-critical outcomes drives a procurement culture that values proven performance and technical fidelity over socioeconomic preferences. The primary NAICS categories under Smith’s purview include Computer Systems Design Services, Security Systems Services, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesaling, and Computer Training. These reflect a technical focus on cybersecurity infrastructure, secure data handling, network defense systems, and formalized cyber workforce development. Smith’s expertise lies in acquiring solutions that enable resilient, classified, and high-assurance computing environments critical to modern air and space operations.