Cindy Y Nakayama

Cindy Y. Nakayama serves as a Contract Specialist within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that support secure, interoperable information systems for global military operations. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—focused on acquiring advanced telecommunications, cybersecurity-enabled hardware, and network infrastructure components. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with DISA’s strategic imperatives in cyber resilience, high-bandwidth connectivity, and modernized command and control systems. Nakayama cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in defense-grade electronics, fiber optic systems, and mission-critical IT hardware. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers and merchant wholesalers possessing the technical certifications and supply chain reliability required for DoD-sensitive environments. She prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in ruggedized communications equipment, secure data transmission technologies, and compliant IT supply chain practices. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Nakayama exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses without further socioeconomic subcategories. This approach underscores her commitment to fostering equitable access to DoD contracting opportunities and strengthening the industrial base through broad-based small business engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335921 (Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing), 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), and 423690/423430 (Electronic Parts and Computer Equipment Wholesalers). She specializes in sourcing high-performance fiber optic cabling, secure voice/data communication devices, and certified commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) computing infrastructure that meets DoD security standards, demonstrating deep technical fluency in telecommunications and defense IT supply chains.