Cynthia R. Tarr

Cynthia R. Tarr serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in advancing her agency’s mission by ensuring compliant, efficient, and transparent procurement processes that align with federal regulations under the FAR. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on professional and management development training services, where she designs and executes solicitations that prioritize performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work definitions, and measurable deliverables to support workforce capacity building. While specific contractor names are not available, Cynthia consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in leadership development, organizational training, and adult learning methodologies. Her working relationships are characterized by a strong emphasis on collaboration, responsiveness to market feedback, and adherence to fair and open competition principles. She actively fosters vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach and clear communication of evaluation criteria, ensuring a level playing field for all eligible offerors. Cynthia demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation as a core component of mission success, reinforcing the federal government’s broader goals of inclusive economic growth. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 611430—Professional and Management Development Training—where she procures customized leadership programs, management coaching, compliance training, and workforce development solutions. She possesses deep expertise in evaluating training methodologies, instructional design quality, and outcome-based performance metrics, ensuring that acquired services directly enhance organizational effectiveness and employee competency.