Latasha M. Goines

Latasha M. Goines serves as a Contracting Officer within the IT Network Services Contract Operations Division (47QTCD) of the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical information technology and professional services to modernize federal digital infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning software development, systems integration, and technical support services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic goals of interoperability, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency. Her work directly supports the deployment of scalable, secure IT solutions across federal agencies. While specific contractor names are not available, Goines maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships with firms ranging from large systems integrators to specialized small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments and performance-based contract structures. She consistently prioritizes clear statement of work development, risk mitigation, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment. Goines demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions, while actively leveraging set-asides to promote small business participation. Her portfolio includes significant allocations for Total Small Business, 8(a) competed, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden supplier diversity and empower underrepresented entrepreneurs. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to flight training (611512), environmental consulting (541620), security services (561612), and third-party administration of insurance systems (524292), indicating a unique blend of technical, operational, and administrative service requirements. This diverse specialization underscores her expertise in managing complex, non-traditional IT and professional services contracts that support both digital transformation and mission-critical federal operations.