Lakesha M Smith

Lakesha M. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG HQ, U.S. Army TACOM, where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions across engineering, logistics, and modernization programs, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the Army’s mission to maintain technological superiority in armored and tactical wheeled platforms. Her portfolio includes high-priority contracts for ordnance systems, vehicle survivability upgrades, and mission-critical support services, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition workflows and technical specifications for military-grade hardware and software integration. Smith maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a consistent focus on specialized manufacturers and systems integrators capable of delivering precision-engineered components, avionics, and armored vehicle subsystems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality assurance and defense industrial base readiness. Her procurement patterns show a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the defense supply chain. While the majority of her actions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business participation where technical requirements align with small business capabilities. Smith’s primary NAICS focus areas—332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Manufacturing), 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), and 562910 (Remediation Services)—reflect a unique blend of combat systems procurement and environmental sustainment support. She specializes in acquiring ordnance components, munitions handling systems, and site remediation services critical to maintaining operational readiness and environmental compliance at military installations, showcasing expertise at the intersection of defense logistics and environmental stewardship.