Cynthia D. Waller

Cynthia D. Waller serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa Cos under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for tactical communications, radar systems, and expeditionary command and control infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s strategic goals of enhancing situational awareness and secure data transmission for deployed forces. She primarily handles complex procurements for electronic components, wireless networking equipment, and integrated radar subsystems, often requiring technical expertise in RF systems and military-grade electronics. Cynthia collaborates with a diverse array of vendors, including defense electronics manufacturers, systems integrators, and specialized component suppliers, fostering partnerships grounded in technical capability and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering ruggedized, field-deployable communications hardware and software-defined radio solutions. She maintains a collaborative, performance-driven relationship model, emphasizing technical validation, delivery timelines, and cybersecurity readiness in vendor evaluations. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses. Though the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business participation without compromising mission requirements, aligning with DoD’s broader goals for industrial base resilience. Cynthia’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), 511210 (Software Publishers), and 517919 (Other Telecommunications), reflecting her specialization in radio frequency components, embedded software for tactical systems, and secure wireless network infrastructure. She routinely procures radomes, signal processors, and field-deployable command nodes, demonstrating deep technical fluency in military communications architecture and expeditionary electronics.