Latoya Cooper

La’Toya Cooper serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing and risk-managed contracting. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based procurements across hospitality, professional services, and technical support domains, with a focus on delivering cost-effective, mission-aligned solutions while maintaining rigorous accountability standards. While specific contractor names are not available, La’Toya maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning small businesses, professional service providers, and commercial service contractors. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations, with a strong emphasis on fair and transparent procurement practices. She engages with vendors across multiple tiers, fostering relationships that support responsiveness, performance integrity, and regulatory adherence. La’Toya demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 21.4% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While she primarily conducts open procurements—reflecting a 78.6% preference for non-set-aside contracts—she strategically leverages small business authorities to promote economic opportunity and diversity in the federal marketplace. Her approach aligns with federal goals to expand access for small businesses without compromising competition or value. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), indicating significant activity in lodging and hospitality services, likely to support government travel, temporary housing, or facility operations. She also regularly procures professional services under NAICS 541990 and 541712, reflecting expertise in technical consulting, research support, and scientific services. Additional activity in NAICS 813920 (Professional Organizations) and 811310 (Commercial Machinery Repair) underscores her versatility in managing diverse service categories essential to operational continuity and administrative support.