Cynthia Blackmon

Cynthia Blackmon serves as a Contract Specialist (Non-Fed) within the 693JJ4 Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that advance the agency’s mission of enhancing commercial motor vehicle safety through data-driven oversight and technological modernization. She manages the full lifecycle of non-federal contracts, including solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration, with a focus on professional services that support regulatory compliance, safety training, and information systems modernization. Her acquisitions are primarily service-based, targeting consulting, technical support, and capacity-building solutions aligned with FMCSA’s strategic objectives. Blackmon maintains a consistent working relationship with National Institute for Safety Research Inc., a key contractor providing specialized safety research and analytical services. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with niche technical vendors capable of delivering expert consulting, data analytics, and training solutions tailored to the commercial transportation sector. She engages with a select group of specialized service providers rather than broad-market vendors, emphasizing quality, domain expertise, and alignment with federal safety standards. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with an equal split between Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and open competitions. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster small business participation while maintaining flexibility to access specialized capabilities not always available within the small business base. She actively leverages small business set-asides to promote innovation and diverse vendor engagement. Blackmon’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to professional and management development training (611430), administrative and marketing consulting services (541611 and 541613), and specialized insurance and information services (524126 and 519130). She consistently procures services that enhance FMCSA’s ability to deliver regulatory guidance, improve safety data systems, and build workforce capacity through expert-led training and strategic advisory support.