Cynthia Forbis

Cynthia Forbis serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services and specialized manufacturing contracts, with a focus on technology-driven solutions and niche industrial capabilities. She routinely handles competitive procurements under both full and open competition and set-aside authorities, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in all contracting actions. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and firms capable of delivering customized technical services. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting principles and emphasizes vendor responsiveness, past performance evaluation, and socioeconomic compliance in source selection. Cynthia demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. Her set-aside preferences reflect a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity for disadvantaged entrepreneurs while maintaining competitive integrity. She strategically leverages socioeconomic programs to meet agency goals without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus centers on Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511) and Computer Systems Design Services (NAICS 541512), underscoring her technical expertise in IT modernization and software development. She also regularly procures specialized manufacturing services, including curtain and linen production and ordnance accessories, indicating a broad yet precise understanding of industrial supply chains. This unique blend of IT and niche manufacturing procurement highlights her adaptability and deep familiarity with diverse technical domains.