Shawn M. Smith

Shawn M. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Army’s W00Y Contracting Office, responsible for managing complex acquisitions of professional, technical, and information technology services critical to global defense operations. He plays a pivotal role in enabling command, control, communications, and intelligence capabilities for deployed forces by overseeing contracts for mission-critical systems, language support, and integrated software solutions. His portfolio primarily consists of service-based procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, with a focus on requirements that demand rapid scalability, cultural expertise, and secure IT infrastructure to support operational readiness. Smith maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in defense-aligned technical services, engaging both large prime contractors and niche providers with domain-specific capabilities. While no single contractor dominates his award history, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing proven experience in military linguistics, systems integration, and secure facility management. He consistently evaluates proposers on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with defense acquisition standards, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in accountability and mission alignment. His set-aside preferences demonstrate a strategic commitment to small business participation, with 11.1% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his acquisitions are open competition (88.9%), he actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand the defense industrial base, ensuring small businesses with relevant technical expertise have equitable access to mission-critical opportunities. Smith’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), reflecting a strong emphasis on linguistic and cultural support for deployed units. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management), 541990 (Other Professional Services), 333316 (Other Measurement and Control Device Manufacturing), and 611512 (Flight Training), underscoring his expertise in multidisciplinary technical domains essential to modern military operations.