Michelle R. Smith

Michelle R. Smith serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for executing procurement actions in alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of solicitations, from requirements determination and market research to contract award and administration, with a primary focus on information services and software publishing. Her role is central to ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of critical digital content and data delivery systems. Smith typically handles commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, subscription-based information services, and digital content licensing agreements, leveraging competitive procedures to meet operational needs while maintaining strict adherence to FAR guidelines. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in available data, Smith’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with commercial vendors specializing in information publishing and digital content platforms. She works with a broad range of suppliers, including established software publishers and niche content providers, favoring vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable information solutions. Her approach emphasizes vendor performance, service reliability, and contractual compliance over sole-source or limited competition mechanisms. Smith’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This suggests a procurement strategy prioritizing market-wide competition and technical capability over socioeconomic targeting, consistent with the nature of the information services market she supports. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively aligned with NAICS Code 511210, Software Publishers, which encompasses the development, licensing, and distribution of proprietary software and digital content. She specializes in acquiring database systems, subscription-based information services, and content delivery platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and licensing frameworks governing digital information products. Her domain knowledge ensures alignment between agency needs and the evolving capabilities of commercial software publishers.