Latoya S Payne

Latoya S. Payne serves as Contract Manager for the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical services essential to air base operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and specialty trade contracts aligned with facility modernization, environmental compliance, and HVAC systems sustainment. Her role ensures timely procurement of services that uphold safety standards and support high-tempo aircraft operations, bridging technical requirements with regulatory frameworks under FAR and DFARS. Payne’s acquisitions primarily involve specialty trade contractors and industrial support services critical to sustaining Air Force installations. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military facility upgrades and complex trade execution. Her contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a focus on firms demonstrating technical proficiency in airfield infrastructure, utility systems, and compliance-driven construction. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement and a shared commitment to quality assurance and schedule adherence. Payne exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 41% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and nearly 5% designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her deliberate use of socioeconomic set-asides underscores a strategic effort to broaden vendor diversity and enhance community economic resilience through federal contracting. Her primary NAICS focus includes 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment manufacturing and 339999 for miscellaneous manufacturing, alongside significant activity in 238990 for specialty trade contracting and 811219 for industrial maintenance services. She procures specialized components and technical support tied to air base infrastructure, with deep expertise in integrating mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems within high-security military environments.