Cynthia M. Clemons

Cynthia M. Clemons serves as a senior procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the maritime and transportation sectors. She plays a pivotal role in executing agency contracting objectives by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for specialized equipment and services. Her portfolio primarily centers on shipbuilding and repair activities, with additional focus on commercial transportation equipment leasing and hospitality services supporting operational logistics. Clemons ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic mission requirements, emphasizing technical performance, lifecycle cost efficiency, and timely delivery of mission-critical assets. Her contractor relationships are predominantly with prime vendors possessing deep expertise in naval architecture, marine systems integration, and heavy industrial maintenance. While no specific contractors are identified in available records, her award patterns suggest consistent engagement with Tier-1 shipyards, maritime engineering firms, and equipment lessors capable of meeting stringent defense and commercial maritime standards. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and rigorous source selection criteria, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over cost alone. Clemons exhibits a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition among qualified industry participants rather than reserving awards for socioeconomic programs. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach reflects a strategic emphasis on capability-driven sourcing, ensuring mission readiness through broad-based industry engagement. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep familiarity with naval vessel construction, dry docking, and marine system upgrades. She also procures commercial air, rail, and water transportation equipment leasing services and hospitality accommodations that support transient personnel and operational deployments. Clemons brings specialized knowledge in maritime logistics, defense infrastructure, and facility support contracting, making her a key figure in sustaining national maritime readiness.