Cynthia Markum

Cynthia Markum serves as a key procurement professional within the National Park Service’s Intermountain Region (140P12), overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to preserving natural and cultural resources across the Intermountain West. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on construction, utility systems, and facility maintenance, ensuring alignment with federal environmental and accessibility standards. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance public access through the repair, modernization, and construction of visitor centers, transportation networks, and utility infrastructure, employing full and open competition alongside targeted socioeconomic set-asides. Markum maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized vendors such as LIGHTING, ACCESSORY, & WARNING SYSTEMS, LLC, and CE SOLUTION PLUS CORP., reflecting a preference for contractors with demonstrated expertise in safety systems, facility upgrades, and technical support services. Her procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering durable, code-compliant solutions for remote and sensitive park environments, often requiring specialized logistics and environmental mitigation planning. Her contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the sector. A smaller but intentional portion of awards are reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals while ensuring access to niche technical capabilities. Markum’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in civil works, mechanical systems, and heavy equipment procurement. She routinely acquires services and equipment related to infrastructure resilience, energy efficiency, and public safety systems, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in federal construction and facility lifecycle management.