Emily Cicolini

Emily Cicolini serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM MICC-FDO at Fort Eustis, supporting the U.S. Army’s mission command and training readiness initiatives. She manages complex acquisitions for professional and technical services critical to cyber operations, logistics sustainment, and high-fidelity training environments. Her work centers on securing specialized systems design and software solutions that enhance battlefield decision-making and soldier readiness, aligning closely with the Department of the Army’s strategic modernization goals. Cicolini typically handles competitive solicitations under the NAICS 541512 and 513210 categories, focusing on mission-critical IT infrastructure and tailored software platforms. Her primary contractor relationships are dominated by Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., a leading systems integration and defense consulting firm, with whom she has established a consistent pattern of collaboration on enterprise-level technical services. While Booz Allen remains the dominant partner, her procurement approach remains competitive, occasionally engaging smaller firms to fill niche capability gaps. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven experience in military training systems and mission command architectures, ensuring rapid integration and compliance with DoD standards. Cicolini demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of her awards directed toward 8(a) competed set-asides, indicating a deliberate focus on fostering growth among small, disadvantaged businesses. This pattern underscores her alignment with Army mandates to increase small business participation in high-technology acquisitions. The remaining 33.3% of awards are issued under open competition, balancing equity with mission-critical delivery timelines. Her technical expertise centers on Computer Systems Design Services and Software Publishing, where she procures custom software development, simulation tools, cyber defense platforms, and mission command system integrations. She specializes in acquiring solutions that support real-time data analytics, training emulation, and secure communications infrastructure, reflecting deep familiarity with Army modernization priorities in digital transformation and operational resilience.