Cynthia C. Smith

Cynthia C. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisition programs, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and advancing mission-critical capabilities. She specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for aerospace systems, engineering services, and management consulting solutions, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define requirements and assess vendor proposals. Her work directly supports the agency’s operational readiness by securing high-integrity components and specialized services essential to national defense and aviation infrastructure. Smith cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including prime vendors in aircraft manufacturing and aerospace parts supply, as well as engineering firms delivering technical design and systems integration services. She frequently engages with small business contractors, particularly those certified under HUBZone and Total Small Business Set-Aside programs, fostering competitive bidding environments that promote innovation and market diversity. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and performance-based outcomes, building long-term vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory adherence and mutual accountability. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Smith consistently prioritizes HUBZone and Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunities, allocating 30% of her portfolio to small business participation. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, she strategically employs set-asides to expand access for underserved communities and promote economic resilience within the aerospace supply chain. Her patterns reflect a balanced commitment to efficiency and equitable opportunity under FAR Part 19. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), where she procures avionics, structural components, and maintenance support systems. She also regularly acquires engineering services (NAICS 541330) and management consulting (NAICS 541611) to enhance program oversight and operational efficiency, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aviation systems and defense-related project management.