Latricia L Robbins

Latricia L. Robbins serves as a Purchasing Agent for the National Forests in Mississippi, operating under the U.S. Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture. In this role, she manages the acquisition of goods and services critical to sustaining forest infrastructure, public safety, and ecological stewardship. Her procurement portfolio primarily supports operational needs including janitorial and landscaping services, trail and road maintenance, and forestry support activities. Robbins ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the agency’s mission of sustainable land management and public access. She plays a vital role in translating field requirements into actionable contracts that enhance resilience and operational efficiency across Mississippi’s national forest system. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Robbins maintains consistent partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in environmental services and light industrial support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established small business providers with demonstrated capability in land management support, facility maintenance, and specialized forestry operations. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability, timely delivery, and adherence to federal environmental and safety standards. Robbins demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 90.5% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned programs, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her pattern of minimal no-set-aside awards underscores a proactive effort to expand economic opportunity within underserved communities while strengthening the local contractor base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), which together account for over 60% of her activity. She also regularly procures support activities for forestry (NAICS 115310) and professional technical services (NAICS 541990), demonstrating expertise in environmental compliance, resource conservation, and public land operations. Her technical domain knowledge spans ecological maintenance, wildfire mitigation support, and infrastructure resilience, making her a key steward of sustainable public land management through strategic procurement.