Cynthia A. Pittinger

Cindy M. Pittinger serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s Eastern Region, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to federal facility operations. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of modernizing and sustaining federal buildings through energy-efficient, resilient, and environmentally compliant solutions. She routinely handles complex service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, with a focus on facilities maintenance, mechanical systems, and operational support contracts that align with GSA’s sustainability and resilience goals. Pittinger cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, to ensure robust competition and performance. She works closely with small businesses offering specialized expertise in building systems maintenance, janitorial services, and HVAC installation, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure deliverables meet federal operational standards. A strong advocate for small business inclusion, Pittinger consistently prioritizes 8(a) competed set-asides, which account for nearly half of her awards, alongside significant allocations to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of service quality and regulatory compliance, demonstrating a sustained commitment to equitable access and socioeconomic goals within federal procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), where she manages comprehensive maintenance and operations contracts, supplemented by specialized acquisitions in plumbing and HVAC systems (238220) and commercial machinery repair (811310). Her technical expertise spans building systems integration, energy efficiency retrofits, and facility lifecycle support, positioning her as a key steward of federal infrastructure resilience in the Eastern region.