Shirlene Smith

Shirlene Smith supports the Program Support Center Acquisition Management Service within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, playing a critical role in executing strategic procurement initiatives that enable the Department of Health and Human Services’ biomedical and operational missions. She manages the acquisition of specialized technical and administrative services essential to sustaining public health infrastructure, with a focus on advanced computing systems, laboratory support solutions, and management consulting services that enhance research efficiency and service delivery. Her work ensures timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical capabilities aligned with federal acquisition regulations and agency modernization goals. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Science Applications International Corporation and SARA Software Systems LLC, both of which provide high-complexity technical services in data analytics, software development, and scientific support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, full-service vendors with proven expertise in federal health and research environments, indicating a reliance on proven performers capable of delivering integrated, scalable solutions under tight operational timelines. These partnerships are characterized by long-term contract performance and minimal turnover, suggesting a focus on reliability and technical fidelity over competitive bidding cycles. Her procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, non-commoditized services that require deep domain expertise. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all awards remain fully compliant with federal acquisition policy. The technical domains she supports center on advanced computing infrastructure, laboratory automation systems, and enterprise-level management consulting for health research programs. Her acquisitions frequently involve complex IT systems, data integration platforms, and scientific support services critical to biomedical innovation, demonstrating deep familiarity with the intersection of federal procurement and high-stakes scientific operations.