Valerie Riecke Smith

Valerie Riecke Smith serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through timely and efficient contracting solutions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction, professional services, and technical support contracts, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality outcomes in facility infrastructure and specialized engineering support. She works closely with program managers, legal advisors, and technical evaluators to align procurement strategies with agency priorities and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms specializing in roofing, commercial construction, and professional technical services. She cultivates relationships with a broad base of qualified vendors, including both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive bidding environments that promote innovation and performance. Her approach emphasizes transparency, fairness, and adherence to FAR principles, ensuring that all proposals are evaluated on technical merit and past performance. Valerie Riecke Smith’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize market participation and leverage broad industry capabilities without socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains fully compliant with small business subcontracting goals, encouraging participation through prime-subcontractor teaming arrangements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 238160 (Roofing Contractors), 541990 (Other Professional Services), 236220 (Commercial Building Construction), 541310 (Architectural Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services). She routinely procures roofing systems, building construction, architectural design, and specialized engineering consulting services, demonstrating deep expertise in facility infrastructure and technical support domains. Her work ensures that government facilities meet safety, durability, and performance standards through technically sound and competitively awarded contracts.