Latischa Castro

Latischa Castro serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific policies, while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services acquisitions, with a focus on management consulting and educational services, aligning procurement outcomes with operational efficiency and workforce development goals. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in current records, Castro engages with a diverse range of vendors, including large professional services firms and small businesses capable of delivering high-quality administrative and educational support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, transparent evaluation criteria, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and regulatory adherence. Castro’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic designation. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains compliant with all small business participation goals and encourages broad market engagement. Her primary NAICS focus areas are 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools), reflecting deep expertise in procuring strategic management advisory services and institutional educational support. She routinely handles contracts for organizational development, policy analysis, curriculum design, and operational training, demonstrating specialized knowledge in both public sector management and higher education service delivery.