Latonya R. Garrett

Latonya R. Garrett serves as a Contracting Officer within the Consolidated Executive Office (JMD) of the Department of Justice, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical information systems and digital platforms that support federal judicial operations, legal research, and case management. Her portfolio centers on procuring software solutions, database infrastructure, and digital resource services essential to the administration of justice. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the agency’s technological modernization goals are met through compliant, transparent, and strategically aligned contracting practices that align with DOJ’s broader mission to enhance access to legal information across federal entities. Garrett cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of vendors specializing in legal technology, information services, and custom software development. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in legal research platforms, bibliographic database management, and enterprise-level application development. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous evaluation criteria, and long-term vendor accountability, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in compliance and mission alignment. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, though she remains attentive to small business participation where it aligns with performance needs. Her approach prioritizes competitive fairness and value-driven outcomes over mandated set-asides, consistent with JMD’s mandate for scalable, high-performance digital infrastructure. Garrett’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 519130 (Other Information Services), reflecting her specialization in legal information systems and digital content platforms. She also frequently procures custom computer programming services under NAICS 541511 and supports operational technology through related categories. Her domain expertise centers on secure, scalable, and interoperable digital solutions that integrate with federal judicial workflows, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and regulatory demands of justice-sector IT acquisitions.