Michele Smith

Michele Smith supports DLA Maritime – Puget Sound (SPMYM2) in executing mission-critical procurement activities essential to sustaining U.S. naval platforms. Responsible for acquiring high-reliability mechanical, electrical, and industrial components, she ensures the operational readiness of naval vessels through timely delivery of precision hardware including control systems, valves, welding equipment, and specialized fasteners. Her work directly enables shipyard maintenance and repair operations, aligning with DLA Maritime’s mandate to maintain a resilient, responsive supply chain for the Department of Defense’s maritime forces. She manages a diverse portfolio of competitive and sole-source acquisitions, often requiring technical validation and strict compliance with military specifications. Smith maintains consistent contracting relationships with established defense suppliers including DRS Naval Power Systems Inc., COB Industries, Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Machines & Methods Inc., and EHB Supply. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in industrial-grade components, aerospace-grade manufacturing, and military-certified logistics. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance history, technical capability, and supply chain reliability over price alone, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to mitigate disruptions in mission-critical supply chains. Smith’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and supply chain resilience rather than socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing mission need above socioeconomic contracting goals. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors of all sizes are evaluated equally on technical merit, delivery performance, and compliance with DoD quality standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 321211 (Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing), and 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with precision instrumentation, specialized material handling systems, and industrial control components. Her expertise spans technical domains requiring rigorous environmental and operational durability, particularly in marine and shipboard environments.