LaToiya S. Blanchard

LaToiya S. Blanchard serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the delivery of K-12 educational services to military-connected students worldwide. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and DoD policy. She specializes in information technology and educational support services, managing contracts that enhance curriculum delivery, student engagement platforms, and operational infrastructure for schools in globally dispersed locations. Blanchard maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, CORETECH CONSULTING INC., EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES LLC, RESIDENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS, INC., and FGI SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on technology integration, instructional design, and facility support services tailored to DoDEA’s unique operational environment. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in delivering scalable, secure, and educationally aligned solutions across DoD installations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Blanchard consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 71.4% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and increase competition among qualified small entities, aligning with DoD’s broader socioeconomic goals. Her contracting patterns show minimal use of no-set-aside awards, underscoring her commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), where she acquires educational software and digital learning platforms, alongside 517919 (Other Telecommunications Services) and 541519/541511 (Other and Custom Computer-Related Services). These categories highlight her expertise in procuring technology-enabled instructional tools, data systems, and customized software solutions that support DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence in complex, multinational environments.