Romeo Smith

Romeo A. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. His expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical energy and laboratory infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency operational requirements. He routinely handles competitive and non-competitive acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based contracting and cost-reimbursement mechanisms. His work supports the agency’s strategic objectives by securing reliable, high-integrity supplies and services critical to national energy and scientific operations. While specific contractor names are not available, Smith’s procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing technical capabilities in petroleum refining, analytical instrumentation, and bulk petroleum distribution. He cultivates long-term vendor partnerships with contractors experienced in regulated industrial environments, emphasizing quality assurance, supply chain resilience, and regulatory compliance. His contracting approach prioritizes technical proficiency and past performance, often requiring specialized certifications and facility accreditations from offerors. Smith demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 23% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses. The majority of these are Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides represent a targeted, albeit smaller, portion of his portfolio. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged firms without compromising acquisition integrity or mission readiness. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), accounting for nearly 89% of his activity, followed by analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing under NAICS 334516. He specializes in procuring refinery equipment, lubricating oil production systems, and precision testing instruments used in fuel quality assurance and environmental monitoring. His domain expertise centers on energy infrastructure and industrial laboratory systems, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, hazardous material handling standards, and federal energy security protocols.