Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the Internal Revenue Service, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize tax administration through secure, technology-driven solutions. She manages complex acquisitions focused on digital transformation, cybersecurity infrastructure, and automated compliance systems, ensuring alignment with Treasury Department standards for data integrity and operational efficiency. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical IT services that enhance taxpayer service delivery, fraud detection, and cloud-based data management across hybrid environments. Smith’s work directly enables the IRS’s strategic priorities by delivering scalable, secure, and compliant technological capabilities through structured contracting processes. She maintains strong, long-term relationships with leading federal IT contractors including Deloitte Consulting LLP, Science Applications International Corporation, Maximus Federal Services, Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting, and InsySCO, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in systems design, custom software development, and enterprise-scale digital modernization. Smith consistently engages these contractors through competitive, performance-based contracts, emphasizing outcomes over inputs and requiring rigorous adherence to FedRAMP, NIST, and FISMA security frameworks. Smith’s procurement approach shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the IRS’s need for rapid deployment of high-assurance systems. While small business participation is not a primary contracting mechanism in her portfolio, she ensures all vendors meet stringent compliance and performance benchmarks regardless of size. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting deep expertise in end-to-end IT modernization. She procures cloud-native applications, data analytics platforms, identity management systems, and automated workflow tools designed to strengthen tax compliance and protect sensitive taxpayer information in both cloud and on-premises environments.