Cynthia Vass-Lassiter

Cynthia Vass-Lassiter serves as a Contracting Officer for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. Her portfolio centers on integrated technology systems, command and control architectures, and tactical computing environments, with a focus on cyber-enabled decision support and operational readiness. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for professional services, systems engineering, and specialized hardware, ensuring alignment with Navy modernization priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly supports the development of advanced sensor, communication, and armored vehicle systems critical to fleet readiness. Cynthia maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with deep expertise in systems integration, technical consulting, and specialized defense electronics. She cultivates collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships, often engaging contractors in iterative requirements development and agile acquisition approaches to meet rapidly evolving operational needs. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and urgency of mission requirements. However, she consistently allocates 16.7% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Cynthia’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), each representing one-third of her portfolio, alongside 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and 541990 (Other Professional Services). She procures advanced communications equipment, tactical software solutions, and mission support services, demonstrating specialized expertise in cyber-physical systems, real-time data architectures, and defense-grade telecommunications infrastructure.