Lee Smales

Lee E. Smales serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex information technology and professional services acquisitions. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical solutions to support government operations. His portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, software development, and engineering support, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation. Smales plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement strategy by structuring solicitations that promote competition, accountability, and technical excellence across the federal IT landscape. Smales maintains a broad and diverse contractor base, engaging with both large systems integrators and specialized service providers across the IT and engineering sectors. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he consistently works with firms capable of delivering custom software, data infrastructure, and technical consulting services. His procurement approach emphasizes clear statement of work development, robust evaluation criteria, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 93.8% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 6.3% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic objectives without compromising acquisition efficiency or technical requirements. Smales specializes in NAICS codes 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a deep focus on bespoke software development and enterprise software solutions. He also frequently procures services under 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), indicating expertise in systems integration, application modernization, and technical consulting. His domain knowledge spans cloud-enabled platforms, data processing infrastructure, and mission-critical software lifecycle management, positioning him as a strategic procurement leader in the federal IT services space.