Cynariah N. Ward

Cynariah N. Ward serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions, including facility maintenance, medical support, food services, and IT infrastructure management, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with operational priorities. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain safe, functional, and technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment through timely, compliant, and strategically sourced contracts. Ward maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, high-performing vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary services across Air Force bases. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, task order flexibility, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering stable, results-driven relationships that align with operational continuity needs. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as open, non-set-aside competitions (70%), Ward demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, regularly structuring opportunities as Total Small Business Set-Asides (20%) and 8(a) competed awards (10%). This balanced approach ensures competitive market access while advancing socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to inclusive contracting practices. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors), followed by healthcare-related categories including 621399 and 621111, as well as 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services) and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services). This specialization reflects deep expertise in sustaining installation quality-of-life services and mission-critical support functions, requiring nuanced understanding of service-level agreements, performance metrics, and facility-specific operational demands.