Steven Smith

Steven M. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R1 Acquisition Management Division, where he manages end-to-end procurement for federal facility infrastructure projects. His portfolio centers on construction management, facility support services, and real estate-related acquisitions critical to modernizing high-priority government installations, including land ports of entry and naval facilities. Smith ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and efficient federal infrastructure through strategic contracting practices and risk-managed project execution. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PIKE DEW JV GP and J & J CONTRACTORS, INC., primarily engaging them for integrated construction management, design-build delivery, and facility operations support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, firm-fixed-price structures, and contractor accountability through rigorous oversight and quality assurance protocols. Smith fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical competence, and adherence to federal construction standards. Smith’s contracting activity reflects a 100% no set-aside profile, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. His approach prioritizes technical merit, contractor capacity, and mission-critical delivery over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the division’s emphasis on large-scale infrastructure delivery where scale and specialized expertise are paramount. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), which accounts for nearly 78% of his activity, reflecting a strong emphasis on real property leasing and facility management services. The remaining 22% falls under NAICS 531210 (Real Estate Agents and Brokers), underscoring his involvement in land acquisition, lease negotiations, and property disposition activities. Smith’s expertise lies at the intersection of real estate strategy and federal construction procurement, making him a key player in securing and managing the physical infrastructure that supports national security and public service operations.