Cynthia Harper

Cynthia Harper serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she manages the acquisition of professional services critical to sustaining operational readiness and modernizing Air Force enterprise capabilities. Her portfolio centers on systems engineering and technical assistance, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics, with a strong emphasis on administrative management consulting and IT modernization. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely, compliant procurements that align with the agency’s strategic priorities in defense technology and workforce development. Cynthia maintains established relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their expertise in technical consulting, advanced analytics, and specialized training services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) to accelerate access to innovative solutions. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements and ensure contractor deliverables meet mission-critical standards. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Cynthia consistently allocates approximately 21.4% of her contract portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation. She actively supports small business growth through targeted outreach and clear solicitation language that encourages eligibility under socioeconomic programs, though no specific set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone dominate her pattern. Her primary NAICS focus includes Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), and Professional and Management Development Training (611430), underscoring her specialization in enterprise support services, IT modernization, and workforce capacity building. She frequently procures services related to cybersecurity operations, data analytics, and systems engineering support, ensuring the Air Force maintains a resilient, adaptive, and technologically advanced operational posture.