LaToya A. Ford

LaToya A. Ford serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commanding Officer’s office (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace components, advanced sensor systems, and engineering services essential to maintaining operational readiness. Her work directly supports the Navy’s priorities in enhancing electronic assembly technologies, securing communications infrastructures, and integrating next-generation avionics. LaToya specializes in complex, technical solicitations requiring deep domain knowledge in aerospace systems and cybersecurity-enabled platforms, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering timely, mission-critical solutions. LaToya maintains strong working relationships with key industry partners, including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, which serve as primary vendors for high-value, technically demanding contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with established defense contractors capable of delivering precision-engineered components and integrated systems, while also fostering competitive environments to ensure innovation and cost-effectiveness. She routinely engages with vendors possessing specialized certifications and proven track records in aerospace and electronic warfare domains, ensuring technical fidelity and supply chain resilience. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly equal portions of awards issued under total small business set-asides and non-set-aside competitions, alongside a notable 14.3% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to promote small business participation without compromising mission requirements, consistently prioritizing qualified 8(a) firms with relevant technical capabilities in electronics manufacturing and engineering services. LaToya’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 335311 (power and specialty transformer manufacturing), NAICS 334519 (measuring and controlling devices), and NAICS 541330 (engineering services), reflecting her expertise in procuring mission-critical electronic systems, sensor assemblies, and specialized engineering support. Her technical domain spans avionics integration, electronic warfare countermeasures, and ruggedized power distribution systems essential to naval aircraft and command platforms.