Latoya M. Jones

Latoya M. Jones serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within her organization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning acquisitions with mission-critical operational needs. She specializes in the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of service contracts, with a primary focus on security and protective services. Her role is central to executing the agency’s acquisition strategy, bridging program requirements with market capabilities to deliver timely, cost-effective, and compliant solutions. Jones routinely handles competitive and non-competitive procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, emphasizing performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Jones maintains consistent relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in security guard services, patrol operations, and related protective services. She fosters transparent, competitive bidding environments and engages with both large service providers and small business contractors to ensure market diversity and innovation. Her approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, contract administration rigor, and post-award oversight to ensure service quality and accountability. Jones demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her procurements designated as “No Set-Aside,” reflecting a focus on broad market access rather than socioeconomic set-asides. She does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other designated categories, instead emphasizing capability, compliance, and value across all potential offerors. Her contracting patterns reflect a neutral stance toward socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission needs and market responsiveness. Her procurement expertise is narrowly concentrated in NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—where she specializes in acquiring armed and unarmed security personnel, mobile patrol services, access control, and event security support. She possesses deep technical knowledge of security operational standards, training requirements, and compliance with state and federal law enforcement guidelines, ensuring that contracted services meet stringent safety and regulatory benchmarks.