Mark M Smolenski

Mark M. Smolenski serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. His portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts, with a strong emphasis on management consulting, administrative support, and information technology solutions. Smolenski works closely with program stakeholders to translate mission needs into enforceable contractual terms that deliver value and mitigate risk. While specific contractor names are not available, Smolenski’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad base of service providers, particularly those offering administrative, operational, and technical consulting services. He cultivates relationships with both large professional services firms and small business vendors, fostering competition and ensuring access to diverse market capabilities. His contracting approach emphasizes fairness, thorough documentation, and adherence to competitive procedures, reflecting a disciplined adherence to FAR Part 15 negotiated acquisition protocols. Smolenski’s set-aside preferences reveal a predominant focus on open, unrestricted acquisitions, with 89.5% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating 5.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 5.3% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach supports both broad market access and targeted socioeconomic objectives without compromising competition. His primary NAICS focus lies in management consulting services, particularly NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), reflecting expertise in organizational efficiency and strategic support. He also frequently procures telephone answering services (561421) and computer systems design services (541512), indicating a technical proficiency in both operational support and IT-enabled solutions. Smolenski’s domain expertise centers on procuring high-integrity professional services that enhance agency performance and administrative effectiveness.