Mariah D. Smith

Mariah D. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the operational readiness and educational infrastructure of Air University and its affiliated installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on modernizing training environments through immersive simulation technologies, enhancing command-grade audiovisual and communication systems, and maintaining mission-critical facility assets. Her work ensures that instructional and operational capabilities align with evolving Air Force training standards, requiring precision in solicitation development, source selection, and contract administration across technical and non-traditional domains. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Smith engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including firms specializing in educational technology, simulation hardware, and infrastructure support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—working with both large-scale system integrators and niche suppliers capable of delivering specialized solutions for military training environments. She maintains rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based outcomes and technical fidelity. Smith demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 33.3% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories, including those certified under the 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. Her contracting strategy prioritizes equitable access while ensuring competitive rigor and mission alignment. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 519130 (Other Information Services), 314120 (Curtain and Linen Mills), 314910 (Textile Bag and Canvas Mills), and 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), indicating a unique blend of digital content delivery, tactical gear production, and facility-related textile procurement. This diverse technical portfolio underscores her expertise in managing non-traditional defense acquisitions that support both training fidelity and quality-of-life infrastructure.