LaQulla Howard

LaQulla Howard serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Department of the Treasury, supporting the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s mission to secure high-integrity manufacturing and engineering services essential to U.S. currency production. She manages complex acquisitions for specialized industrial equipment, security-grade printing materials, and technical support services critical to maintaining the anti-counterfeiting standards of federal currency. Her work spans the full lifecycle of contract execution—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational security requirements. Howard maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of niche contractors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., SUNTIFF, LLC, and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in security ink formulation, precision packaging machinery, and technical training services tailored to federal manufacturing environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based delivery models to ensure reliability in mission-critical applications. A strong advocate for small business participation, Howard consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 62% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building among economically disadvantaged and underserved vendors, aligning with broader Treasury socioeconomic goals. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 325199 (organic chemical manufacturing for security inks), 333993 (packaging machinery), and 713990 (specialized recreation and training services), indicating deep technical expertise in industrial chemistry, automated production systems, and workforce development for precision manufacturing environments. Her work ensures the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology into the nation’s currency infrastructure.