Thea Smith

Mrs. Thea Smith serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning systems engineering, tactical computing, sensor integration, and armored vehicle support services, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals. Her work directly supports the agency’s focus on cyber-enabled decision systems and advanced communication architectures, applying full lifecycle contracting expertise from solicitation through award and administration to meet urgent defense requirements. Mrs. Smith maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC., reflecting a preference for agile, niche providers with specialized technical capabilities in defense electronics and mission support. Her contracting patterns emphasize collaborative, performance-based engagements with vendors capable of rapid prototyping and field-deployable solutions, often working with firms possessing cleared personnel and proven experience in secure naval environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Mrs. Smith consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for nearly 80% of her acquisitions. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs, with a notable but smaller portion allocated to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity building within the small business industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products) and 334419 (other electronic component manufacturing), reflecting deep engagement with specialized hardware for naval platforms. She also procures engineering services under NAICS 541330, supporting systems integration and technical analysis for command and control architectures, underscoring her expertise in acquiring complex, defense-specific technologies for tactical environments.