Latisha R. Walters

Latisha R. Walters serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa unit of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions in support of the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense modernization initiatives. She oversees the acquisition of advanced aerospace components and auxiliary equipment essential to sustaining platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache, with a focus on guided missile systems, avionics, propulsion subsystems, and sensor integration technologies. Her role is central to ensuring operational readiness through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions that align with Army modernization priorities. Walters cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse base of specialized aerospace manufacturers and defense subcontractors, primarily those with deep expertise in guided missile component fabrication and integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing niche technical capabilities in precision machining, electronic warfare support systems, and flight-critical hardware. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications and rapid prototyping requirements. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Walters implements a 100% small business set-aside strategy across all relevant acquisitions, fully leveraging FAR 19.5 to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This unwavering commitment ensures broad socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining the high-performance standards required for defense-critical systems. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336419, encompassing the design, development, and production of guided missile and space vehicle parts and auxiliary equipment. She specializes in procuring high-reliability components including guidance seekers, warhead interfaces, flight control actuators, and embedded avionics modules, demonstrating deep technical fluency in missile system architectures and aerospace manufacturing standards.