Roxane Smith-Parris

Roxane Smith-Parris serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions within the apparel and textile manufacturing sector, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and mission-driven sourcing objectives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—focusing on the procurement of uniform components, specialized apparel, and textile-based equipment. Her role is critical to supporting operational readiness through reliable supply chains, particularly for mission-critical garments and accessories requiring strict compliance with federal specifications and quality standards. Smith-Parris cultivates partnerships with a diverse base of manufacturers, primarily small businesses specializing in cut-and-sew operations, apparel accessories, and textile finishing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in federal garment standards, including those certified under the 8(a) program and other small business designations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on quality, timeliness, and regulatory adherence. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over one-third of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly one-tenth awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her deliberate use of set-asides demonstrates a structured effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and small manufacturers, reinforcing broader agency objectives in equitable contracting. Smith-Parris specializes in NAICS 315210 and 315990, focusing on the procurement of tailored uniforms, tactical apparel, belts, pouches, and other textile accessories requiring precision manufacturing. She also oversees contracts under NAICS 313310 for specialized fabric finishing, ensuring materials meet durability, flame resistance, and moisture-wicking standards. Her technical expertise lies in the intersection of federal specification compliance, performance requirements, and domestic production mandates, making her a key steward of domestic textile and apparel sourcing within the federal supply chain.