Lorraine Smicker

Lorraine Smicker serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio spans a diverse range of services and supplies, with a strong emphasis on professional training, IT solutions, facility-related contracting, and security systems. Smicker’s work supports operational readiness through strategic sourcing, ensuring that procurements align with statutory requirements and agency mission needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Smicker maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem, engaging both large-capacity service providers and small businesses across multiple sectors. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open solicitations, with a notable inclination toward small business set-asides, particularly Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) categories. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with socioeconomic program requirements. Smicker demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 28% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides—14.3% to SDVOSBs and another 14.3% to general Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms while maintaining competitive integrity. Her approach aligns with federal mandates to promote equitable access to government contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), followed by Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Security Systems Services (561621), Plumbing and HVAC Contractors (238220), and Furniture Merchant Wholesalers (423210). This diverse technical portfolio indicates expertise in both service-based and supply-chain acquisitions, with particular depth in workforce development, cybersecurity infrastructure, and facility support services.