Sylvia Perine

Sylvia Perine-Fonteno serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize federal law enforcement training infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for facilities, equipment, and support services essential to operational readiness, including training simulators, detection systems, and physical infrastructure upgrades. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to ensure federal agents are equipped with cutting-edge tools and environments to meet evolving threats, requiring deep familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance, performance-based contracting, and technical specification development. Sylvia maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized vendors capable of delivering custom-built training facilities, range maintenance services, facility supplies, law enforcement equipment, and marine training platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering trust through transparent communication and rigorous performance evaluation. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Sylvia consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 87.5% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of niche suppliers. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong alignment with socioeconomic goals, ensuring diverse vendors have equitable access to mission-critical opportunities. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 561990 (All Other Support Services), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment Wholesalers), 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), and 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing). This technical breadth underscores her expertise in procuring specialized training aids, surveillance systems, facility maintenance equipment, and precision tools critical to law enforcement curriculum delivery and infrastructure resilience.