Cynthia A Chick

Cynthia A. Chick serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, where she leads the procurement of critical infrastructure and facility support services for federal buildings and land ports of entry nationwide. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition programs, she specializes in design-build construction, facility modernization, and integrated building services under FAR Part 36 and Part 19 guidelines. Her portfolio emphasizes mission-critical contracts that ensure the safety, functionality, and operational efficiency of federal real property, aligning directly with the GSA’s mandate to deliver high-performing public infrastructure. Chick maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., all of whom deliver specialized construction, security, and facility maintenance services. She fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of executing complex, multi-disciplinary projects under tight timelines and stringent compliance standards. Her approach prioritizes contractor reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal construction codes and sustainability requirements. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Chick consistently structures solicitations to maximize small business participation, with approximately half of her contracts set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5 and a quarter designated for HUBZone firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, community-based businesses while ensuring competitive, high-quality outcomes. She rarely utilizes no-set-aside mechanisms, demonstrating a sustained commitment to equitable access in federal procurement. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors). She routinely procures turnkey construction, facility upgrades, electrical systems installation, and comprehensive custodial services, demonstrating deep expertise in integrated facility operations and construction management within federal environments.