Tessa Smith

Tessa L. Smith supports the procurement mission of the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She oversees a diverse portfolio of construction, communications, and facility support contracts, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities such as wastewater treatment, HVAC system upgrades, and secure communications deployment. Her work bridges technical requirements with federal contracting compliance, facilitating timely delivery of mission-critical services through competitive and compliant acquisition strategies. Smith maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor providing specialized engineering and technical services for infrastructure resilience projects. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of delivering integrated solutions across multiple domains, including facility modernization and communications system integration. She actively engages vendors with proven expertise in complex, multi-phase projects requiring stringent security and compliance standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by targeted Women-Owned Small Business opportunities. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic access within the defense supply chain, fostering a diverse vendor base that includes certified small disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, even as non-set-aside contracts support mission-critical needs requiring broader market capability. Smith’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237130 (power and communication line construction), 541611 (management consulting), and 611519 (technical and trade schools), indicating deep engagement with infrastructure engineering, operational planning, and workforce development. She procures services ranging from site preparation and commercial building construction to specialized training programs that enhance base-level technical capacity, demonstrating expertise in both physical infrastructure and human capital development within the defense ecosystem.