LaTisha A. Ross

LaTisha A. Ross serves as a Contract Manager at the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced training systems, command and control infrastructure, and technical services essential to pilot readiness and tactical communications. Her work directly supports the Department of the Air Force’s objective to field combat-ready forces through integrated acquisition strategies that align operational needs with procurement execution. Ross maintains strong, recurring partnerships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI Maintenance Solutions, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, reflecting a pattern of sustained collaboration with joint venture entities and specialized service providers. These relationships are built on technical proficiency in training simulation, maintenance logistics, and mission systems integration, indicating a preference for vendors with proven capability in complex, high-stakes defense environments. Her contracting approach demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 50% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 41.2% under Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and 11.8% designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base through socioeconomic contracting mechanisms. Ross’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), 541611 (management consulting services), and 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in procuring mission-critical hardware, systems integration services, and technical advisory support. She routinely manages acquisitions involving avionics, electronic test instrumentation, and IT-enabled training platforms, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in aerospace defense systems and operational readiness infrastructure.