Cyndi Vice

Cyndi Vice serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology, professional services, and industrial equipment, with a strong emphasis on competitive contracting practices that promote transparency and efficiency. Cyndi’s expertise lies in structuring solicitations that balance technical requirements with socioeconomic goals, ensuring acquisitions are both operationally effective and compliant with federal procurement policy. While specific contractor names are not available, Cyndi routinely engages with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, merchant wholesalers, and management consulting firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, yet she consistently structures opportunities to encourage participation from small and disadvantaged businesses. She works closely with procurement teams and technical stakeholders to develop clear performance requirements and evaluation criteria that foster fair and equitable award decisions. Cyndi demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 66.7% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories, including 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned firms. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to fulfilling federal small business contracting goals and fostering a competitive, inclusive marketplace. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 423430 (computer and peripheral equipment and software wholesale), indicating a strong alignment with IT infrastructure and software procurement. She also regularly acquires management consulting services (541618), software publishing (511210), furniture (423210), and motor vehicle body components (336211), demonstrating broad technical fluency across commercial and industrial domains. Cyndi’s expertise spans both hardware procurement and professional services, positioning her as a versatile acquisition professional adept at navigating complex supply chains and technical specifications.