Cynthia C. Young

Cynthia C. Young serves as a key procurement professional within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical services supporting border security operations and canine enforcement programs. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for specialized technology, security systems, and analytical instrumentation essential to operational readiness. She focuses on ensuring timely delivery of capabilities that enhance detection accuracy, facility security, and K9 unit effectiveness, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities for national security and law enforcement modernization. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Young maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in computer-related services, security systems, and software development. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in defense-grade IT infrastructure and mission-critical system integration. She routinely engages with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions under stringent federal acquisition regulations, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and technical excellence. Young’s procurement strategy is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95.5% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on capability over socioeconomic preference. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 4.5% of awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs without compromising operational requirements. Her primary NAICS focus lies in Other Computer Related Services (541519), Security Systems Services (561621), and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), indicating deep expertise in procuring cybersecurity-enabled platforms, surveillance integration systems, and custom software solutions. She frequently acquires services supporting data analytics, automated threat detection, and secure communications infrastructure—domains critical to sustaining CBP’s technological edge at the border.