Lametria Smith

Lametria Smith serves as a primary contracting professional at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department of the Navy’s mission to enhance maritime system performance through research, development, and evaluation. She manages a diverse portfolio of technical acquisitions focused on signature management, propulsion systems, sensor integration, and advanced maritime testing capabilities. Her procurement activities support high-priority R&D initiatives aimed at improving naval vessel survivability and operational effectiveness, often involving complex engineering services, specialized measurement devices, and custom software-enabled systems. Smith maintains strong working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., GOODRICH CORP, and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, alongside specialized joint ventures such as CB DESIGN & HUITT ZOLLARS JOINT VENTURE, LLC. These partnerships typically involve long-term, mission-critical contracts for prototype development, systems integration, and technical testing services, reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in naval engineering domains. A defining feature of Smith’s contracting approach is her strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 70% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through agile, niche vendors and ensures broad socioeconomic inclusion across the defense supply chain. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility and compliance with federal socioeconomic goals. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), underscoring expertise in sensor systems, data acquisition platforms, and engineering services critical to naval platform optimization. She frequently procures custom instrumentation, hydrodynamic testing tools, and software-defined systems that support the Center’s mission in signature reduction and underwater performance enhancement.