LaTanya Evans-Tate

LaTanya Evans-Tate serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical goods and services that support the agency’s operational infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on acquisitions that enable modernization of IT systems, cybersecurity enhancements, and administrative service delivery—all essential to the reliable administration of Social Security programs. She manages a diverse range of contract types, including fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments, with a strong emphasis on software development, systems integration, and facility-related services aligned with FAR Part 12 and Part 36 procurement frameworks. Evans-Tate maintains established working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc. and COLORID, LLC, consistently engaging these vendors for complex, multi-year initiatives involving IT modernization, facility upgrades, and background check services. Her procurement approach reflects a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships that emphasize accountability, compliance, and technical proficiency. She actively collaborates with these contractors to ensure alignment with SSA’s stringent security and accessibility standards, fostering a vendor ecosystem capable of delivering scalable, secure solutions. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions (75%), she maintains a deliberate and consistent commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small business eligibility without compromising mission needs or competitive integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), indicating significant activity in facility support services, alongside notable engagement in 238210 (electrical contracting), 621111 (physician offices), and 561611 (investigation and background check services). This diverse mix underscores her expertise in managing non-traditional acquisitions that support SSA’s physical and administrative operations, blending facility management with security and personnel vetting services critical to program integrity.