Mary L. Smith

Mary L. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across a diverse range of professional and technical services. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, conducting market research, and structuring solicitations that promote competition and value. Her portfolio primarily encompasses training, information technology, and specialized engineering services, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development. Smith is known for her methodical approach to source selection and her commitment to transparent, defensible procurement decisions. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Smith consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large primes, mid-tier firms, and small business subcontractors. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, often leveraging multiple-award contracts to streamline acquisition timelines and enhance vendor flexibility. She maintains a collaborative relationship with industry stakeholders, actively participating in pre-solicitation outreach to clarify requirements and foster innovation. Smith’s set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly aligned with open competition, with 93.1% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Nevertheless, she demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, with 6.9% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses to compete on a level playing field. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Related Services (541519), and Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412), indicating deep expertise in workforce development, IT support, and aerospace technical services. She also routinely procures accounting and financial services under NAICS 541211 and software development services under 511210, showcasing a multidisciplinary procurement profile grounded in both technical and administrative domains.