Terri Smith

Terri Smith serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex technology and educational support acquisitions within a federal agency. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission by ensuring timely, compliant, and strategic sourcing of IT and service-based solutions. Her portfolio primarily centers on custom software development, systems integration, and educational support services, requiring deep familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) protocols and performance-based contracting methodologies. Smith consistently prioritizes clarity in statement of work development and rigorous source selection processes to ensure alignment with technical requirements and mission objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate a balanced engagement with both large-capacity IT service providers and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in transparency, competitive bidding, and performance accountability, encouraging innovation through clear evaluation criteria and post-award oversight. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability and technical adaptability over transactional engagements. Smith demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 25% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses in the federal marketplace. Though no other set-aside categories are prominent, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive alignment with agency-wide goals for inclusive contracting and economic equity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating deep expertise in software development, application modernization, and IT consulting. She also frequently procures educational support services under NAICS 611710, suggesting experience with training platforms, curriculum development systems, and learning management solutions. Her technical domain spans both enterprise software ecosystems and mission-critical educational infrastructure.