Suemi Smith

Suemi S. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R11 Construction Services Division Center 2 (47PM02), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for federal infrastructure modernization across the National Capital Region. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and design-build contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, agency policy, and federal placemaking objectives. Her portfolio centers on complex, integrated projects that combine architectural, engineering, and facility operations services, requiring meticulous coordination between design teams, contractors, and federal stakeholders to deliver high-visibility federal campuses on schedule and within regulatory frameworks. Smith collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of contractors, including general contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, as well as industrial design firms providing architectural and planning services. While specific vendor relationships are not disclosed here, her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, design-build delivery models, and collaborative contracting practices that prioritize quality, sustainability, and long-term facility lifecycle management. She fosters transparent, results-driven partnerships with both large prime contractors and qualified small business subcontractors to ensure technical excellence and accountability. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to full and open competition. This deliberate balance underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. She consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising project scope or delivery standards. Smith’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she oversees ground-up construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades for federal facilities. She also procures industrial design services under NAICS 541420, ensuring that aesthetic, functional, and operational requirements align with federal standards. Her technical expertise spans integrated project delivery, facility lifecycle planning, and compliance with GSA’s sustainability and accessibility mandates.