Cynthia Garrison

Cynthia Garrison supports the IBC Acquisition Services Directorate within the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Offices, managing specialized procurements that enable land management, resource stewardship, and infrastructure integrity across federal holdings. She oversees the acquisition of professional and technical services critical to real estate valuation, aviation logistics, scientific research, and systems design, ensuring alignment with public trust obligations and modernization goals. Her work bridges operational needs with contractual execution, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic sourcing principles to deliver mission-critical capabilities. Garrison maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including Phoenix Air Group, Inc., Papillon Airways Inc., Brainerd Helicopters, Inc., HMC Helicopter Service LLC, and Mathematica Inc., reflecting a preference for niche providers with proven expertise in aviation support, geospatial analysis, and technical consulting. Her contracting patterns favor established vendors with specialized capabilities in aviation logistics and data-driven decision support, often awarding task orders under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to ensure responsive, scalable service delivery. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong inclination toward open competition, with 73.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 26.7% are reserved for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to leveraging small business innovation without compromising mission readiness, with a clear emphasis on competitive fairness and broad vendor access. Garrison’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers), and 513210 (Software Publishers), indicating deep engagement with geospatial analytics, land valuation platforms, and custom software solutions. She consistently procures services supporting real estate asset management, aviation mission support, and data integration systems, demonstrating technical proficiency in domains critical to federal land and resource stewardship.