LaTonya Robinson

LaTonya Robinson serves as a key procurement professional within the Missile Defense Agency, supporting the acquisition of advanced missile defense systems critical to national security. She manages complex contract actions for high-priority programs involving guided missile technology, sensor modernization, and integrated battle management systems. Her work directly enables MDA’s mission to develop layered, multi-phase interception capabilities, ensuring the United States and its allies are protected against evolving ballistic missile threats. Robinson handles full lifecycle acquisitions—from research and development through production and fielding—focusing on technically demanding, mission-critical systems requiring rigorous testing and integration. She maintains consistent, long-term relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, leveraging their expertise in guided weapon system integration, radar modernization, and space-based sensor platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with industry leaders capable of delivering cutting-edge defense technologies under strict performance and security standards. Jacobs Technology Inc. is also a frequent partner, providing engineering, test, and systems integration support. These relationships reflect a pattern of working with large, highly specialized defense contractors possessing the infrastructure and technical depth required for classified, high-stakes missile defense programs. Robinson’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the highly technical nature of MDA’s requirements, where only a limited number of vendors possess the necessary clearance levels, engineering capabilities, and systems integration experience. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, the nature of the acquisitions inherently demands specialized, high-tier defense contractors with proven track records in classified aerospace and missile systems. Her procurement focus is exclusively within NAICS 336414—Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing—encompassing interceptors, kinetic kill vehicles, fire control systems, and associated command-and-control architectures. She specializes in procuring hardware and software systems designed for midcourse and terminal-phase interception, often integrating sensors, radars, and battle management software into cohesive defense networks. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of defense systems engineering and national security acquisition policy.