Cynthia D. Lecator

Cynthia D. Lecator serves as a Contract Specialist within the FPS East CCG Division 3 Acq Division under the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that support federal facility security and integrated surveillance systems. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with DHS mission priorities in manned security operations and advanced video surveillance technologies. Her portfolio primarily encompasses contracts for physical security infrastructure, protective personnel services, and related technical systems critical to safeguarding high-value government assets. Lecator maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SIMMONS & GOLDEN SECURITY LLC and GXC MAX INC, both of which provide specialized security services and technological solutions aligned with federal facility protection standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in security system integration, access control, and real-time monitoring platforms. These partnerships are characterized by recurring procurement cycles, performance-based requirements, and a strong emphasis on compliance with federal security protocols. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Lecator consistently structures procurements with a Total Small Business Set-Aside rate of 83.3%, prioritizing FAR 19.5 small business set-asides across diverse socioeconomic categories. Her contracting approach actively fosters opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable economic inclusion in national security procurement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 531110 (residential building lessors), 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 335999 (miscellaneous electrical equipment), 314999 (miscellaneous textile products), and 611430 (professional training). These reflect a broad but intentional procurement scope encompassing facility-modification components, custom security hardware, surveillance electronics, protective textiles, and security workforce development training—all essential to sustaining a layered, adaptive security posture across federal installations.