Latoria Ellis

Latoria Ellis serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical support services that sustain Air Force installation readiness. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services essential to operational infrastructure, including the modernization of airfield systems, communications networks, and medical support capabilities. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR Part 15, utilizing competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracting methods to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and mission alignment across a diverse range of technical and service-based requirements. Ellis maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in facility operations, industrial equipment repair, and medical support logistics. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based service agreements and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure reliability and continuity in mission-critical environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ellis consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses across diverse industries, aligning with Air Force mandates to enhance competition and innovation through broad vendor engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, underscoring her technical expertise in sustaining complex facility and infrastructure systems. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 325413 for in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing, demonstrating specialized knowledge in medical supply chain support for military health operations. Ellis’s work bridges operational readiness with technical precision, ensuring Air Force installations remain equipped with reliable, compliant, and mission-ready services.