Latoya Pryor

Latoya S. Pryor serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in scientific research and information technology services. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering innovation through competitive, transparent contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts, including research and development initiatives and custom software development, often requiring specialized technical oversight and performance-based management structures. Pryor is known for her methodical approach to solicitation design, source selection, and contract administration, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and regulatory standards. Pryor engages with a diverse range of contractors, including established firms with deep expertise in physical and engineering sciences as well as niche providers of custom computer programming solutions. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently cultivates relationships with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-critical technical services under performance-based contract vehicles. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for full and open competition, with an emphasis on evaluating technical merit, past performance, and cost realism in source selection. Pryor’s procurement strategy reflects a strong orientation toward full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. This approach underscores her commitment to leveraging the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors to meet technical requirements, rather than relying on socioeconomic preferences. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she ensures all vendors—regardless of size or certification—are evaluated on an equal footing under merit-based criteria. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 541715, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, as well as NAICS 541511 for custom computer programming services. She regularly procures technical services such as laboratory support, data modeling, systems integration, and bespoke software development tailored to scientific and operational needs, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, intellectual property clauses, and performance metrics in R&D-driven acquisitions.