Latrina Baker

Latrina Baker serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs centered on professional and technical services. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing and competitive contracting practices. She typically handles solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for non-personal services, including research, analysis, and information technology support, with a focus on achieving value, accountability, and regulatory integrity across the acquisition lifecycle. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable due to data limitations, Baker’s procurement patterns suggest a balanced engagement with both large-capability firms and small business concerns, particularly those qualified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting approach emphasizes open competition where feasible, while actively facilitating opportunities for eligible small businesses through set-aside mechanisms. She maintains a transparent, process-driven relationship with vendors, prioritizing fair and impartial award decisions grounded in technical merit and cost-effectiveness. Baker demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with an equal distribution of awards designated as HUBZone set-asides and no set-aside competitions. This balanced approach reflects a deliberate strategy to support economically disadvantaged geographic areas while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent mission needs without socioeconomic constraints when warranted. Her consistent use of HUBZone set-asides signals a dedicated effort to stimulate job creation and investment in underserved communities through federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), indicating deep expertise in information technology support services and social science research initiatives. She routinely acquires analytical, data-driven, and systems integration services, including behavioral research, policy analysis, software development, and technical consulting. Her domain knowledge spans both digital infrastructure and human-centered research, positioning her as a specialized acquisition professional in the intersection of technology and social science services.