LaToya N. Sorrell

LaToya N. Sorrell serves as a Contract Specialist within Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for maritime logistics, ship repair, and deep-sea transportation services, ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific contracting policies. Her work directly supports the agency’s core mission of maintaining fleet availability through timely, efficient, and compliant contract awards for essential marine infrastructure and support services. Sorrell maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED, VIGOR MARINE LLC, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on established industry leaders with proven capabilities in naval logistics, marine engineering, and operational support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and long-term vendor reliability, often resulting in repeat engagements with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency and mission alignment. Her procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by non-set-aside acquisitions, with 97.2% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a preference for maximizing market competition and leveraging specialized capabilities. While small business set-asides represent only 2.8% of her activity, she remains compliant with all socioeconomic requirements and strategically engages qualified small businesses when their technical expertise aligns with specific operational needs. Sorrell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping), which together account for over 80% of her portfolio. She routinely procures ocean-going cargo transport, vessel navigation support, port operations, and specialized marine equipment essential to fleet sustainment. Her technical domain expertise centers on maritime supply chain logistics, naval vessel support systems, and defense-related transportation infrastructure, ensuring that contracted services meet the rigorous demands of naval operational tempo.