Kristin D. Smith

Kristin Smith serves as a Contracting Specialist at Base Cape COD (00052), a U.S. Coast Guard facility under the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to operational readiness and environmental compliance. Her portfolio encompasses facility maintenance and modernization contracts, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems, as well as specialized services such as hazardous waste management and pest control. Smith ensures all procurements align with federal regulations and agency priorities, emphasizing safety, resilience, and regulatory adherence across the Coast Guard’s physical asset lifecycle. She maintains a strong working relationship with Gallo Construction Co Inc, a primary contractor for facility upgrades and maintenance projects, and routinely engages with a diverse pool of small business vendors to deliver mission-critical services. Her procurement approach reflects a collaborative, performance-based contracting model, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and technical expertise. Smith consistently prioritizes vendors with proven experience in federal facility operations and environmental stewardship. Smith demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 74.1% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, ensuring broad market access while maintaining competitive rigor in source selection. Her primary NAICS focus includes 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), and 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), reflecting her specialization in facility systems maintenance and environmental compliance services. She routinely procures technical services related to infrastructure sustainment, waste management, and facility health systems, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in federal facility operations and regulatory frameworks governing environmental and safety standards.