Cynthia Lattimore

Cynthia Lattimore serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she manages the acquisition of professional services critical to sustaining and modernizing Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. She plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the Air Force’s strategic modernization goals. Lattimore routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts for high-priority technical support services. She maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a balanced approach between commercial service providers and academic research partners. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering specialized technical expertise, particularly in areas requiring advanced analytical capabilities and institutional knowledge. These partnerships are often structured as performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that prioritize innovation and mission alignment. Lattimore demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity in procurement, with an equal split between open competitions and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to foster competition and expand opportunities for qualified small firms across the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (administrative and management consulting services), 611430 (professional and management development training), and 813319 (other social advocacy organizations), indicating a broad interest in organizational capacity building and workforce development. She also procures specialized services in audio/video equipment manufacturing and hospitality support, reflecting the diverse operational needs of Air Force installations. Her expertise spans both technical and administrative domains, ensuring comprehensive support for mission-critical functions.