L. Will Smith

Will Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the W072 Endist Detroit office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of civil engineering and infrastructure construction contracts. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize critical military waterways, harbors, dredging systems, and related civil works. His acquisitions primarily involve large-scale heavy construction, structural metal fabrication, and specialized equipment leasing, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, timely, and technically sound contracting actions. Smith works closely with technical engineers and project managers to align procurement strategy with engineering requirements and environmental compliance standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including STRATUS SECURITY MANAGEMENT INC, GREAT LAKES DOCK AND MATERIALS, L.L.C., KOONTZ ELECTRIC COMPANY, INCORPORATED, MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC., and TOGIAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in marine construction, electrical infrastructure, and heavy civil works. Smith fosters collaborative, performance-based vendor relationships, emphasizing quality control, schedule adherence, and safety compliance in high-risk, mission-critical environments. Smith demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 58% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes Women-Owned Small Businesses, accounting for 7.1% of his set-asides, and occasionally utilizes 8(a) and HUBZone programs to expand contractor diversity. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to enhance competition and community impact while maintaining technical rigor. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in electrical contracting (238210) and construction equipment leasing (532412). He routinely procures fabricated structural metal components, marine infrastructure systems, and industrial control instrumentation, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with civil works engineering and military logistics support requirements.