Cynthia J. DiSimone

Cynthia J. DiSimone serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and efficient contracting practices. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on commercial wholesale distribution of petroleum and petroleum products, requiring deep familiarity with supply chain logistics, hazardous material handling standards, and commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12. DiSimone maintains consistent working relationships with merchant wholesalers and distributors specializing in bulk petroleum products, including refined fuels, lubricants, and related chemical derivatives. She engages primarily with established commercial vendors possessing the infrastructure to deliver large-volume, just-in-time shipments under firm-fixed-price contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear performance metrics, and strict adherence to quality and safety specifications, fostering reliable vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and operational readiness. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. She does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead prioritizing market-wide competition to ensure optimal pricing, availability, and logistical efficiency for mission-critical fuel supplies. DiSimone’s primary procurement focus is on NAICS 424720, which encompasses merchant wholesalers of petroleum and petroleum products excluding bulk terminals. She specializes in acquiring refined petroleum products for operational use, including diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and specialty lubricants, often under performance-based contracts requiring compliance with military or industrial fuel standards. Her technical expertise lies in understanding fuel specifications, storage requirements, and transportation regulations, making her a key resource for mission-critical energy procurement in complex operational environments.