Cynthia Vass-Lassiter

Cynthia Vass-Lassiter serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition portfolios across professional services, with a focus on engineering, environmental consulting, and facilities support. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, promoting competition, and aligning contract awards with mission-critical operational needs. Her acquisitions typically involve service-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, including performance-based, time-and-materials, and fixed-price arrangements, often requiring technical evaluation panels and source selection committees to assess vendor proposals. While specific contractor names are not available, Cynthia maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem characterized by sustained partnerships with both large professional services firms and small business concerns. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach, fostering competition while nurturing long-term relationships with vendors capable of delivering high-quality, compliant services across multiple technical domains. She routinely engages with contractors through pre-solicitation meetings, industry days, and post-award performance reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. Cynthia demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with over 37% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides—specifically 25% to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 12.5% to 8(a) competed contracts. Her consistent use of these authorities underscores a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and performance. She actively leverages the 8(a) program to cultivate emerging small business capabilities within her portfolio. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), reflecting expertise in infrastructure support, environmental remediation, and technical engineering solutions. She also regularly procures administrative management consulting services under NAICS 541611 and digital content services under NAICS 519130, demonstrating a broad yet specialized technical acumen in mission-enabling professional services.