Cynthia R. Tarr

Cynthia R. Tarr serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, hospitality support, and professional consulting contracts, with a focus on delivering efficient, transparent, and legally sound procurement outcomes. Tarr works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with agency needs, ensuring acquisitions meet both operational and regulatory standards. Tarr maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including custom software developers, hospitality service providers, and business association contractors. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering specialized technical services and scalable operational support. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering a procurement environment grounded in fairness and performance-based outcomes. Tarr’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing market participation and leveraging broad industry capabilities rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes value and capability over socioeconomic classification, aligning with agency-wide strategies that emphasize efficiency and broad-based competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 519190 (Other Information Services), reflecting significant activity in digital content and data services, followed by NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels) for lodging support and NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming) for bespoke software solutions. She also regularly procures technical consulting services under NAICS 541690 and administrative support from business associations under NAICS 813910, demonstrating expertise in both IT and operational services domains.