Lastenia Goldian

Lastenia Goldian serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0410 AQ HQ Contract Office of the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across Army installations and deployed forces. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirement validation and market research to solicitation development, source selection, and contract administration—primarily for hospitality, transportation, security, and administrative support services. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities of force sustainment and personnel welfare. Goldian’s work directly supports the continuity of essential services that enable soldier readiness and quality of life in both garrison and contingency environments. Goldian collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including large institutional service providers and specialized small businesses offering facility management, logistics support, and mission-enabling solutions. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based contracting, outcome-driven deliverables, and consistent vendor accountability. She engages with vendors capable of delivering scalable, responsive services under dynamic operational conditions, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory compliance. While specific set-aside data is not available, Goldian demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting programs, routinely prioritizing participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified firms. Her procurement approach actively integrates small business goals into acquisition planning, ensuring equitable access to opportunities while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories related to facility support services, security operations, and transportation logistics—particularly those involving non-tactical, mission-enabling functions. She specializes in procuring integrated service packages that combine personnel, equipment, and administrative support, requiring deep familiarity with performance work statements, service-level agreements, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles.