Cynthia D. Purdie

Cynthia Purdie serves as a Contract Specialist with Hq USASOC Contracting (H92239), where she plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support U.S. Army Special Operations Command’s operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on professional and management development training, educational support services, and specialized instructional programs designed to enhance tactical proficiency and doctrinal leadership. She manages complex contract actions under FAR and DFARS frameworks, ensuring alignment with USASOC’s strategic objectives to equip elite forces with adaptive, high-performance capabilities. Her acquisitions frequently involve technical training systems, simulation platforms, and mission-enabling services requiring stringent compliance with special operations standards. Cynthia maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SOF LANDING LLC, TERRESTRIS, LLC, and STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in special operations support, including curriculum development, field training instrumentation, and secure communications solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor collaboration, and rigorous evaluation of technical capability over price alone, fostering trust-based relationships with contractors who understand the unique demands of SOF missions. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly one-third of awards directed to 8(a) certified firms and over one-sixth to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While half of her actions remain open to full and open competition, her consistent use of 8(a) pathways demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses with relevant niche capabilities in defense training and operational support. Cynthia’s primary NAICS focus includes 511130 (Publishing of Training Materials), reflecting her heavy investment in doctrinal education and instructional content development. She also procures specialized communications equipment (334290), mission-support vehicles and trailers (336212), and rental services for commercial and industrial equipment (532111, 532490), underscoring her expertise in acquiring both digital and physical assets that sustain special operations readiness across diverse environments.