Cicely D Simmons

Cicely D. Simmons serves as Branch Chief at the W39L U.S. Army Readiness Center, where she leads the acquisition strategy for critical technical and operational support services essential to military readiness. In this role, she oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts that enable training modernization, logistics optimization, and infrastructure sustainment. Her portfolio centers on professional services that enhance command and control capabilities, with a strong emphasis on IT modernization and process efficiency. Simmons ensures alignment between procurement activities and the Army’s strategic priorities, managing complex acquisitions under federal contracting regulations while maintaining compliance with mission-critical timelines and performance standards. She maintains a consistent working relationship with KPH Construction Corp., a key contractor delivering integrated technical and facility support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering partnerships that deliver scalable, mission-ready solutions. While KPH Construction Corp. is a primary contractor, Simmons also engages a diverse pool of service providers to ensure responsiveness and innovation across technical domains. Simmons demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of her acquisitions competed broadly without set-asides, while actively supporting small business participation through 20% allocations to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 20% to 8(a) competed contracts. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to integrate qualified small businesses into mission-critical support roles without compromising operational effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting a deep specialization in software development, systems integration, and digital transformation for military operations. She also regularly procures process and logistics consulting services under NAICS 541614, demonstrating expertise in optimizing supply chain workflows and operational readiness systems. Her technical domain centers on secure, scalable IT solutions that directly enhance training, logistics, and infrastructure resilience across Army readiness initiatives.