Latrena Holder

Latrena Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R2 Repair and Alterations Branch, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical construction and facility modernization contracts for federal buildings nationwide. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities. She specializes in managing firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for commercial and institutional building construction, with a strong emphasis on preserving historic infrastructure while enhancing operational safety and energy efficiency. Smith’s work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain the integrity and functionality of federal property through timely, compliant, and high-quality construction services. She maintains established working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including F.L. Pinto Companies, LLC, RAAD Construction Group LLC, Southeast Restoration, Inc., Muba Construction, Corp., and SDPM JFM Construcciones Joint Venture. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in renovation, structural repair, and facility upgrades across diverse federal environments. Smith fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships grounded in accountability and regulatory adherence, ensuring contractors meet stringent quality and schedule benchmarks. Smith demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes contracting opportunities for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal construction work and promoting economic inclusion across the industry. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower small business contractors with the capacity to deliver complex facility projects. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where she procures services ranging from interior renovations and roofing replacements to ADA compliance upgrades and mechanical system modernizations. She brings deep domain knowledge in construction methods, building codes, and federal facility standards, ensuring all acquisitions align with the agency’s mission to sustain the nation’s built environment.