Latrice Payton

Latrice Payton serves as Property Manager for the Defense Contract Management Agency’s Southeast office (S1002A), where she plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of defense contract performance through the oversight of property management systems and asset accountability for complex electrical and electronic components. Her responsibilities include validating the condition, traceability, and readiness of government-furnished property used in the production of mission-critical defense systems, directly supporting DCMA’s mission of technical compliance and supply chain assurance. She typically handles acquisitions related to property control systems, inspection equipment, calibration services, and logistics infrastructure essential to maintaining quality control in manufacturing environments. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Payton works closely with a broad network of industrial suppliers and technical service providers who support the maintenance, calibration, and management of government property within defense production facilities. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in military-grade asset tracking, NIST-compliant calibration, and DoD property management standards, fostering partnerships with firms experienced in aerospace and defense supply chain compliance. Payton’s contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission-critical delivery over socioeconomic classifications. This reflects the high-stakes nature of the systems she supports, where performance and compliance take precedence over socioeconomic preferences, though small businesses with relevant technical credentials remain eligible and competitive within open competitions. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 335999—All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing—encompassing specialized electrical subsystems, sensor housings, control panels, and precision components integral to national security platforms. She possesses deep domain expertise in the technical specifications and quality standards governing these components, ensuring all acquired property meets stringent DoD reliability and traceability requirements.