Cindy Wharton

Cindy Wharton serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. She oversees a diverse portfolio of professional and technical services contracts, with a primary emphasis on engineering, electrical systems, and specialized technical support. Her role is critical to fulfilling the agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical capabilities through competitively awarded contracts that align with federal procurement standards and strategic objectives. She routinely handles sole source, sealed bid, and negotiated procurements, balancing urgency with regulatory rigor to support complex operational requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Cindy Wharton maintains a broad network of vendors across engineering, technical services, and manufacturing sectors. Her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and sound risk management. She prioritizes clear solicitation language, robust source selection criteria, and post-award oversight to ensure contract fulfillment and accountability across the supply chain. Cindy demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a focus on broad market access and value-driven sourcing. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 16.7% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures competition remains robust while creating meaningful opportunities for small businesses to contribute to mission-critical procurements without compromising fiscal responsibility or technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she acquires design, analysis, and systems integration support. She also frequently procures electrical installation services (238210), specialized technical consulting (541990), and aircraft component manufacturing (336413). This technical breadth underscores her expertise in complex, multidisciplinary projects requiring precise engineering oversight and regulatory compliance, particularly in defense-adjacent and infrastructure-sensitive domains.