Bart M. Latonio

Bart M. Latonio serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Army’s 0413 Aq Hq Rco-hi, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of mission-enabling services critical to installation sustainability across the Pacific region. He executes full-cycle contracting actions for facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and infrastructure support, ensuring alignment with Army readiness objectives. His portfolio primarily encompasses service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to support dynamic operational requirements. Latonio maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for regional and specialized vendors capable of delivering integrated facility services, waste management, and building systems support. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, local responsiveness, and technical proficiency in execution, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear performance metrics and compliance standards. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Latonio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 85% of his acquisitions structured as small business opportunities. His contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides (57.1%) and 8(a) competed awards (28.6%), demonstrating a deliberate strategy to enhance economic resilience and diversify the contractor base. He actively leverages FAR 19.5 and 8(a) program authorities to promote equitable access and developmental contracting for disadvantaged businesses. His technical focus centers on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), which together account for more than half of his acquisition activity. He also procures specialized services in building equipment installation, professional training, and nonresidential building leasing, reflecting a broad but targeted expertise in installation support services essential to sustaining Army operations in the Pacific theater.