LaTorie M. Bivins

LaTorie M. Bivins serves as a Contract Specialist within the W076 Endist Ft Worth office under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing facility sustainment and modernization acquisitions critical to military installation readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award administration and closeout—primarily for construction and institutional infrastructure projects. Bivins ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in barracks modernization, grounds maintenance, and environmentally compliant facility operations. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including M.A. Mortenson Company, Federal Contracting Inc., and Cerris Builders, Inc., all of whom consistently deliver complex commercial and institutional construction services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and integrated project delivery models, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability, quality control, and adherence to military construction standards. These relationships reflect a preference for experienced, large-capacity firms capable of managing multi-disciplinary construction tasks across geographically dispersed installations. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Bivins actively incorporates HUBZone set-asides in approximately 20% of her contract actions, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity and regional economic development. She strategically leverages HUBZone eligibility to support qualified small businesses located in designated underserved areas, aligning with Department of Defense mandates while enhancing local workforce engagement. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she manages acquisitions for new construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades to military housing and institutional facilities. She also procures specialized electrical components under NAICS 335999, ensuring compliance with military-grade safety and interoperability standards. Bivins brings deep expertise in facility systems integration, construction management, and regulatory compliance within the military construction domain.