Latrina D Blocker

Latrina D. Blocker serves as a Realty Specialist Intern with the Public Buildings Service under the General Services Administration’s Greater West region, supporting the acquisition and management of federal real property assets. In this role, she assists in the procurement of nonresidential leasing and property management services critical to maintaining safe, efficient, and accessible federal facilities. Her responsibilities include supporting the negotiation of lease agreements, conducting market research for facility needs, and ensuring compliance with federal realty regulations and sustainability standards. She contributes directly to the agency’s mission of modernizing infrastructure by facilitating the acquisition of appropriate space solutions aligned with operational requirements and accessibility mandates. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Latrina collaborates with a range of real estate service providers, including commercial lessors and property management firms, to secure optimal space solutions for federal tenants. Her work involves engaging with vendors who specialize in long-term leasing, facility operations, and building maintenance, fostering partnerships grounded in transparency, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes. Latrina’s procurement activities reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of her supported acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on broad market access rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This approach aligns with the agency’s priority for maximizing value and efficiency in realty acquisitions, while still adhering to all applicable small business participation goals through unrestricted competition. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property), and 531312 (Nonresidential Property Managers), reflecting deep engagement with commercial real estate markets. She specializes in securing leased space for federal operations, ensuring alignment with energy efficiency, ADA compliance, and infrastructure resilience standards, demonstrating expertise in federal realty acquisition and facility planning.