Kennetta SMITH

Kennetta F. Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the W07V Endist Memphis office of the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil engineering and industrial maintenance services essential to Army installation resilience. Her work directly supports the sustainment and modernization of military infrastructure, including engineer yards, heavy equipment systems, and logistics facilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on complex, mission-critical construction and industrial fabrication projects. Her acquisitions typically involve large-scale facility rehabilitation, mechanical system upgrades, and specialized fabrication work requiring strict adherence to military engineering standards. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including SIA SOLUTIONS LLC, SUPERIOR-LIDGERWOOD-MUNDY CORP, DONALD BOND CONSTRUCTION INC., VIXEN LLC, and FIREWATCH CONTRACTING OF FLORIDA LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in industrial maintenance, structural steel fabrication, and heavy equipment servicing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors capable of delivering high-complexity, safety-sensitive work under demanding operational timelines. A defining feature of Smith’s procurement strategy is her strong commitment to small business participation, with 86.7% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, with a notable focus on small business concerns, and a smaller but intentional allocation to women-owned small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small firms capable of meeting the technical demands of Army infrastructure projects. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing) and 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills), reflecting a technical emphasis on structural fabrication and heavy industrial components. She also routinely procures services under 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), underscoring her domain expertise in mechanical systems integration and facility utility modernization for military installations.