Latisha Malone

Latisha R. Malone serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, overseeing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical Air Force operational capabilities. Her work centers on securing professional services and technical support essential to mission readiness, with a focus on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contract actions, primarily in the areas of computer systems design, training, and specialized technical support, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Her role is instrumental in bridging technical requirements with compliant, efficient contracting practices across complex mission domains. Malone maintains strong, ongoing relationships with principal contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their expertise in advanced technical services and research-driven solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established partners with proven capabilities in SETA, IT modernization, and mission analytics, often engaging them through multiple-award contracts and task-order solicitations. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and a focus on innovation in support of Air Force digital transformation initiatives. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic participation, with 40% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a consistent commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of her contracts are open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business inclusion without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone, favoring broad-based competition with targeted small business encouragement. Malone’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 611420 (Computer Training), each accounting for 40% of her activity, with 20% in 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment Wholesalers), indicating a unique blend of IT and logistical support needs. She specializes in acquiring enterprise-level IT solutions, cybersecurity services, and workforce development training, reflecting deep technical expertise in digital infrastructure and mission-critical systems support.