Cynthia Y. Urias

Cynthia Y. Urias serves as a Contract Specialist for the Naval Special Warfare Command under U.S. Special Operations Command, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical equipment, technical services, and operational support systems essential to elite maritime and unconventional warfare capabilities. Her portfolio includes procurement of specialized tactical gear, unmanned systems integration, maritime mobility platforms, and facility support services aligned with the Command’s focus on high-risk, low-visibility operations. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while optimizing contract performance to meet dynamic operational requirements in austere environments. Urias maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., who provide specialized maritime vessel maintenance, tactical training systems, and mission-ready equipment. She also collaborates with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for infrastructure support and Airgas USA, LLC for mission-critical gas supply solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and rapid response capability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms proven in delivering under demanding operational conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Urias prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts, with approximately 66% of her awards structured under FAR 19.5 to promote economic opportunity and innovation among small firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to leverage small business capabilities in niche technical domains, ensuring agility and responsiveness while meeting stringent SOF requirements. She actively seeks out qualified small businesses capable of supporting specialized equipment and service needs. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 611699 for advanced tactical instruction and simulation, 339920 for sporting and athletic goods manufacturing relevant to operator gear, and 336611 for shipbuilding and repair services supporting special operations craft. She procures specialized equipment for maritime mobility, tactical training systems, and mission-enabling infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of defense technology, operational readiness, and maritime logistics.