LaTorie M. Bivins

LaTorie M. Bivins serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. Her portfolio encompasses specialized procurement of facility maintenance, medical support systems, and infrastructure modernization services, ensuring operational environments remain safe, compliant, and technologically advanced. She manages a diverse range of contract actions, including firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments, primarily under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and lifecycle support for mission-critical assets. Bivins 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, technical services, and logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in transparent communication and regulatory adherence. A defining feature of Bivins’ procurement strategy is her strong commitment to small business participation, with 81.8% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, ensuring opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible small entities. This focus aligns with Department of the Air Force goals to broaden vendor diversity and enhance community economic resilience through strategic contracting. Her technical domain expertise centers on NAICS codes including 562910 (Remediation Services), 423740 (Refrigeration Equipment Wholesalers), 423430 (Computer Equipment Wholesalers), 339999 (Miscellaneous Manufacturing), and 335129 (Other Electrical Equipment Manufacturing). These reflect a specialized focus on environmental compliance, facility utilities, IT infrastructure, and mission-critical hardware procurement, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex technical requirements across multiple industrial sectors.