Patricia H. Lee-Smith

Patricia H. Lee-Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the W7NL Uspfo Activity Ne Arng (W91243), a Department of the Army unit responsible for sustaining Army National Guard readiness through strategic acquisitions in infrastructure, training systems, and specialized equipment. She manages a diverse portfolio of contract actions aligned with mission-critical operational needs, including fabricated metal structures, industrial material handling systems, and advertising services to support recruitment and public affairs initiatives. Her work directly enables the modernization and sustainment of Guard units by ensuring timely delivery of technically complex, mission-enabling solutions under federal acquisition regulations. Lee-Smith maintains consistent working relationships with CELLCO PARTNERSHIP and AIT PRODUCTS LLC, both of which provide specialized capabilities in communications infrastructure and industrial equipment solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency and compliance with defense logistics standards. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and a focus on mission-critical delivery timelines, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven experience in military-grade applications. Her procurement strategy is heavily oriented toward small business participation, with 80% of her acquisitions set aside under FAR 19.5 for total small business eligibility. This reflects a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms to contribute to national defense readiness. She actively leverages small business set-asides to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base aligned with Army National Guard sustainment priorities. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332312 (fabricated structural metal manufacturing) and 333924 (industrial truck and stacker machinery), indicating deep expertise in procuring durable, heavy-duty infrastructure and material handling systems essential for training facilities and logistics operations. The remaining 20% of activity in NAICS 541810 underscores her role in supporting public engagement through professional advertising services. Her domain expertise bridges physical infrastructure, equipment logistics, and strategic communications to ensure holistic readiness support.