Cynthia Y. Urias

Cynthia Y. Urias serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Special Warfare Command, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical goods and services that support elite maritime and unconventional warfare operations. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with Special Operations Command’s strategic priorities. She routinely manages complex acquisitions for technical equipment, specialized construction, and operational support systems essential to enhancing ground and water-based mobility, unmanned system integration, and tactical readiness for Naval Special Warfare personnel. Urias maintains established relationships with a select group of trusted vendors, including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., reflecting a preference for contractors with proven expertise in defense-grade engineering, maritime vessel modifications, and tactical logistics. Her working relationships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, rigorous performance oversight, and a focus on vendors capable of meeting stringent operational requirements under austere conditions. She also engages with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC and Airgas USA, LLC to support infrastructure and mission-enabling utilities, demonstrating a balanced approach between specialized defense contractors and industrial service providers. Her procurement portfolio is evenly split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, underscoring a strong commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising mission readiness. She consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that expand the defense industrial base while ensuring competitive, capable vendors deliver high-value solutions. Urias specializes in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and 331222 (Steel Wire Drawing), indicating a technical focus on materials testing, ballistic and environmental validation, and high-strength metallurgical components critical to weapons systems and maritime hardware. Her expertise lies in procuring precision-engineered materials and certified testing services that meet military specifications for durability, performance, and safety in extreme operational environments.