Dwayne Cross

Dwayne Cross serves as a Contracting Officer within the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation (693JK4), where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to the agency’s mission of securing and modernizing high-level administrative, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. His portfolio centers on mission-critical support services that enable the Secretary’s office to operate efficiently and securely, with a focus on strategic consulting services that align with federal leadership priorities. He executes acquisitions under full and open competition as well as socioeconomic set-asides, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific policies while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract performance and risk mitigation. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Cross maintains a consistent procurement pattern characterized by engagements with firms offering administrative management and general management consulting services. His working relationships typically involve established government contractors with demonstrated expertise in federal executive support, organizational optimization, and secure IT modernization. He prioritizes performance-based contracting and values vendors with proven experience in delivering high-integrity, mission-aligned solutions to senior federal leadership environments. Cross demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity in contracting, with a balanced 50% allocation to Women-Owned Small Businesses and 50% to non-set-aside competitions. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster inclusion without compromising mission requirements, aligning with broader DOT goals to expand opportunities for underrepresented business communities while maintaining procurement integrity. His approach ensures equitable access for qualified small businesses without sacrificing quality or accountability. His procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—indicating deep specialization in strategic advisory, operational efficiency, and executive support functions. He procures services such as organizational design, policy implementation support, process reengineering, and leadership development consulting, all tailored to the unique needs of a high-profile federal office requiring seamless, secure, and responsive administrative infrastructure.