Theresa Smith

Theresa Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri unit of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Army’s industrial base for munitions, precision components, and battlefield support systems. Her work directly supports the lifecycle readiness of weapons systems and ammunition production facilities, focusing on the procurement of iron and steel mill products, fabricated metal components, and specialized machine tools. She ensures alignment with strategic Army modernization goals by overseeing complex contracting actions that require strict compliance with defense industrial base standards and quality assurance protocols. Theresa maintains established relationships with core vendors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, all of which provide mission-critical manufacturing, precision machining, and defense-grade software integration services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability, quality certifications, and supply chain resilience. She regularly engages with contractors possessing specialized expertise in high-tolerance metal fabrication and ordnance-compatible materials, ensuring consistent delivery of components that meet military specifications. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small manufacturers and metalworking firms. The remaining half are awarded without set-asides to ensure access to specialized capabilities not available within the small business base, maintaining operational flexibility while fostering broad vendor participation. Theresa’s primary focus lies in NAICS 331110—Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing—where she procures raw and semi-finished ferrous materials essential for ordnance casings, armor components, and heavy machinery parts. Her technical expertise spans metallurgical standards, heat treatment processes, and defense-grade alloy procurement, making her a critical link in ensuring the Army’s industrial supply chain remains robust, secure, and capable of supporting high-demand battlefield systems.