Cynthia Young

Cynthia Young serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices aligned with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses industrial equipment, instrumentation, and related technical services, with a strong emphasis on securing high-integrity solutions for mission-critical operations. She routinely handles competitive sealed bidding, simplified acquisitions, and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, ensuring rigorous evaluation of technical proposals and cost realism. Cynthia cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, particularly those specializing in industrial valve systems, process control instrumentation, and fabricated metal components. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with manufacturers and merchant wholesalers capable of meeting stringent technical specifications and delivery timelines. Her approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, quality assurance, and supply chain reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate consistent performance and compliance with contract terms. A strong advocate for small business participation, Cynthia prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 60% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and Women-Owned Small Business programs, while maintaining fair and open competition where appropriate. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden vendor participation and strengthen the small business industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) and 334513 (Industrial Process Instrumentation), with significant activity in fabricated structural metal (332312) and computer equipment wholesaling (423430). She specializes in procuring precision measurement devices, pumping systems, and engineered metal components used in industrial and infrastructure applications, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with performance specifications and compliance standards in these domains.