Cynthia Offutt

Cynthia Offutt serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across technical and scientific domains, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing mission-critical capabilities. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—primarily supporting high-precision instrumentation and advanced technology systems. Her work is central to acquiring specialized equipment and software solutions that enable analytical, diagnostic, and data-driven operations within federal programs, with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy and regulatory rigor. While specific contractor names are not available, Offutt maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in laboratory instrumentation, electronic components, and computer systems distribution. Her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers and merchant wholesalers capable of delivering certified, high-reliability products under strict quality and compliance standards. She collaborates with both large-scale suppliers and small business concerns, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated technical expertise and supply chain reliability. Offutt’s procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 93.6% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a preference for technical merit and performance-based sourcing. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently allocating approximately 6.4% of opportunities to qualified small businesses, demonstrating a balanced approach between operational needs and socioeconomic objectives. Her primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), indicating deep expertise in procuring precision measurement devices and test equipment. She also regularly acquires computer peripheral systems and software through NAICS 423430 and 511210, underscoring her technical proficiency in electronic instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and related digital infrastructure. Her domain knowledge centers on scientific, laboratory, and electronic testing environments, where reliability and regulatory compliance are paramount.