Rochelle D. Smith

Rochelle Smith serves as a Contracting Officer with the Department of the Air Force, assigned to FA4803 20 Cons Lgca, where she leads the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to sustaining and modernizing Air Force installations. Her portfolio centers on commercial and institutional building construction, facility maintenance, and technical support services that directly support operational readiness and base resilience. She manages full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Smith’s work directly enables the Air Force’s strategic imperative to maintain mission-critical facilities through timely, efficient, and compliant contracting practices. Smith maintains a consistent working relationship with Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc., a key vendor providing specialized ground support and facility-related services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to military standards. While she engages with a range of qualified contractors, her pattern reflects a preference for established service providers with proven capabilities in facility operations and infrastructure support, fostering stable, high-performing contractor relationships. Smith’s contracting activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a focus on full and open competition across all socioeconomic categories. She does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead emphasizing technical merit, past performance, and capacity to deliver complex facility services under tight timelines. This approach aligns with the agency’s mission to prioritize mission-critical outcomes over socioeconomic preferences, while still ensuring fair and equitable access for all qualified offerors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 811219 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). She routinely awards contracts for HVAC system upgrades, roofing, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and facility engineering support, demonstrating deep expertise in military construction standards and integrated facility management systems.