Jo Deen Cuffe

Jo Deen Cuffe serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and support services essential to federal law enforcement training and operational readiness. Responsible for managing complex construction and engineering contracts, Cuffe ensures that procurement activities align with the Center’s strategic goals of modernizing training facilities, enhancing physical infrastructure, and deploying secure communications and detection systems. Their portfolio primarily involves large-scale commercial and institutional building construction, with a strong emphasis on delivering safe, resilient, and mission-ready environments for federal trainees and personnel. Cuffe maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in facility construction, maintenance, and specialized equipment supply. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement and performance-based contract administration, indicating a focus on reliability, compliance, and long-term operational support rather than transactional sourcing. Cuffe demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for 30% of awards and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 15%, underscoring a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity in underserved communities. While half of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a balanced approach to competition and inclusion under FAR Part 19. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), representing 65% of activity, with additional focus on engineering services (541330) and specialized trades such as plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning (238220). This technical alignment reveals deep expertise in facility modernization, infrastructure resilience, and integrated building systems tailored to high-security law enforcement training environments.