Roberta E Smiley

Roberta E. Smiley serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery of technical equipment. Her role centers on executing competitive solicitations, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for high-precision instrumentation, aligning closely with agency objectives to acquire advanced measurement and testing systems. She routinely handles acquisitions under FAR Part 15 for sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, with a focus on technical requirements involving electrical signal analysis and aerospace-grade instrumentation. While specific contractor names are not available, Smiley maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in precision manufacturing and electronic test systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven technical capabilities in instrument design and calibration, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. She actively collaborates with industry stakeholders to clarify technical specifications and ensure deliverables meet stringent performance standards. Smiley demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 35.7% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach prioritizes enabling small businesses with the technical capacity to deliver specialized instrumentation, aligning with broader socioeconomic goals without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. This reflects a strategic emphasis on capability-driven competition within the small business base rather than socioeconomic categorization. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515, encompassing the manufacture of instruments for measuring and testing electricity and electrical signals, with secondary activity in aerospace and general miscellaneous manufacturing. She specializes in acquiring calibrated sensors, data acquisition systems, and test equipment used in research, development, and quality assurance environments, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, MIL-STD compliance, and calibration traceability standards.