LaTisha Ross

LaTisha A. Ross serves as a Contract Specialist within the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on 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 operational readiness goals by ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient contract execution across complex technical domains. Ross maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, reflecting a pattern of collaboration with joint ventures and specialized service providers experienced in defense training, maintenance, and systems integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-mitigated acquisition strategies, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-assurance technical solutions under dynamic operational requirements. While the majority of her acquisitions—80%—are conducted without set-asides, Ross actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small entities. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach: prioritizing capability and mission alignment while ensuring meaningful inclusion of small businesses in the acquisition stream. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), with significant activity in NAICS 621340 (therapeutic and audiological services) and NAICS 541512 (computer systems design). She routinely procures technical services related to avionics testing, simulation systems, equipment repair, and mission-critical IT infrastructure, showcasing deep expertise in defense-specific technical domains that support pilot training, maintenance logistics, and operational command systems.