Latrice Brown

Latrice Brown serves as a primary procurement contact, playing a key role in the agency's acquisition mission. Based on the procurement data, their responsibilities involve managing acquisitions that support specialized technical requirements and industrial manufacturing needs. The agency's contracting landscape is characterized by a heavy emphasis on large-scale industrial manufacturing and aerospace components. While specific vendor names are not provided, the agency's procurement activity is concentrated within highly specialized technical sectors, suggesting a vendor base composed of advanced manufacturing firms and aerospace component suppliers. The agency demonstrates a significant preference for full and open competition, with over 90% of its procurement activity categorized as no set-aside. However, there is a measurable commitment to small business participation, with a portion of requirements being directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides. The agency also maintains a minor footprint in socioeconomic contracting through awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone-certified entities. The technical focus of the agency's procurement is heavily centered on the aerospace and aviation manufacturing industries. The vast majority of requirements fall under NAICS code 336413, involving the procurement of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. This is supplemented by significant activity in aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing, as well as broader aircraft manufacturing. Additionally, the agency procures specialized hardware, such as bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers, alongside support activities for air transportation.