Cecilia Yanez

Cecilia S. Yanez serves as a Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal procurements across professional and technical services. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while aligning acquisitions with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses non-construction services requiring specialized expertise, including consulting, training, and technical support. She collaborates closely with program offices to define requirements, structure solicitations, and evaluate proposals, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value in every award decision. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors offering professional, scientific, and technical services. She maintains a vendor ecosystem characterized by both large-capability firms and small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that emphasize technical merit and past performance. Her working relationships reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based contract vehicles that promote accountability and service quality. Cecilia demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 77.8% of her awards issued under open competition and 22.2% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation without compromising acquisition efficiency. Her approach supports the broader federal goal of expanding economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990, covering a broad range of professional, scientific, and technical services, including advisory, analytical, and operational support functions. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 611430 for professional development and management training, and NAICS 812990 for personal services such as administrative and logistical support. This specialization underscores her expertise in acquiring knowledge-based services critical to workforce development and organizational effectiveness.