Latoya Monroe

Latoya Monroe serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex technical acquisitions within a federal agency, focusing on scientific, engineering, and technical services. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for specialized consulting and research services. Her work ensures alignment with federal procurement regulations and supports mission-critical objectives through the timely delivery of high-value technical solutions. She routinely handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and requirements definition for technical deliverables. Monroe engages with a diverse range of vendors, including large systems integrators, niche technical consultants, and specialized electrical contractors. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in scientific research, technical analysis, and infrastructure support. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering innovative, scalable solutions under performance-based work statements, ensuring accountability and mission readiness. Her contracting approach prioritizes broad market access, with 80% of awards issued as unrestricted competitions and 20% set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to encourage competition while ensuring small businesses—particularly those with technical capabilities in engineering and research—are afforded equitable opportunity. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring the total small business set-aside to maximize participation across the small business community. Monroe’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring her expertise in securing advanced technical services. She also regularly procures electrical contracting services under NAICS 238210 and digital content and information services under NAICS 519190. Her domain expertise spans research support, systems analysis, and infrastructure modernization, making her a key liaison between technical stakeholders and acquisition teams.