MaShonda R Smith

MaShonda R. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement analysis and market research through solicitation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential professional and business support services. Her acquisitions typically involve non-defense, service-based contracts requiring careful evaluation of technical capability, past performance, and socioeconomic compliance, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and regulatory adherence. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Smith consistently engages with a broad base of vendors offering professional, scientific, and technical services. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both large industry providers and small business concerns, fostering competitive environments that promote innovation and value. She maintains a vendor-neutral approach, prioritizing responsiveness to solicitation requirements and adherence to evaluation criteria over any single contractor preference. Smith demonstrates a pronounced preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 93.8% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 6.3% of her awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic focus on maximizing competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses when appropriate, aligning with broader federal goals for equitable contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561499 (All Other Business Support Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), each accounting for 20% of her portfolio. She also regularly acquires management consulting services (541618), computer-related technical services (541519), and national security support (928110). Her expertise spans administrative support, operational consulting, and technical services, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of complex service requirements across public sector domains.