Cynthia McManus

Cynthia H. McManus serves as a Contract Specialist within the W075 Endist Los Angeles under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Army infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex construction and engineering contracts, specializing in commercial and institutional building construction, heavy civil engineering, and facility support services. Her work directly supports the Army’s strategic imperative to maintain and modernize installations through timely, compliant, and efficient procurement practices, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and defense infrastructure priorities. McManus maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, KORTE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, BFBC LLC, MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO, and WU & ASSOCIATES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in large-scale civil works, structural rehabilitation, and specialized trade services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and consistent contractor accountability, fostering reliable delivery of mission-enabling infrastructure across diverse operational environments. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 75.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is present, it is selectively applied, with 8(a) competed awards accounting for 15.2% and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 representing 9.1%. This reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission urgency or technical complexity. McManus primarily focuses on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), followed by 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238990 (Specialty Trade Contractors). Her portfolio encompasses water and sewer infrastructure, surveying and mapping services, and integrated facility support systems, demonstrating deep technical expertise in civil construction domains critical to military base sustainment and resilience.