Cindy M. Parks

Cindy M. Parks serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8736 Aflcmc Hbdk, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing command, control, communications, and intelligence systems to ensure air and space dominance. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical software and systems integration, with a primary focus on custom computer programming services that support next-generation battle control systems and tactical air control party modernization. Her work ensures timely delivery of secure, interoperable software infrastructures that enable real-time decision-making in contested environments, aligning acquisitions directly with the agency’s strategic priorities in NC3 modernization and cyber-resilient architectures. Cindy collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors specializing in secure software development, systems engineering, and mission-critical application modernization. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing DoD cybersecurity certifications, such as CMMC compliance, and those experienced in agile development, DevSecOps, and cloud-native environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical excellence and mission alignment. Cindy’s procurement activities reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This reflects a mission-driven focus on securing the most capable technical solutions rather than socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business regulations and supports inclusion when qualified firms meet stringent technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus is under NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), where she acquires bespoke software solutions for air and space command systems, including secure software development infrastructures, embedded systems, and real-time data processing applications. Her technical expertise spans secure coding practices, mission-critical software architectures, and integration with DoD enterprise platforms, making her a key enabler of digital transformation in contested operational domains.