Letitia J. Orta

Letitia J. Orta serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of professional services and support contracts. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. Her acquisitions primarily involve consulting services, insurance-related support functions, and facility-related contracts, reflecting a focus on high-value administrative and operational needs. Orta works closely with program managers to define requirements, develop solicitation strategies, and evaluate proposals under FAR Part 15 procedures. While specific contractor names are not available, Orta maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large professional services firms and small business concerns. Her contracting patterns emphasize fair competition and transparent evaluation processes, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering specialized expertise in management consulting, insurance support, and facility leasing. She actively engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market research to ensure requirements are well-defined and achievable. Orta demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.5% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes socioeconomic programs that enhance opportunities for small businesses without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a broad-based approach to small business inclusion. Her set-aside strategy reflects a deliberate effort to expand the pool of qualified vendors while maintaining competitive integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 524298 (Insurance-Related Activities) and 541611 (Management Consulting Services), each accounting for 37.5% of her portfolio, underscoring her expertise in procuring advisory, compliance, and operational support services. She also regularly acquires services under NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels) and 531120 (Nonresidential Building Leasing), indicating experience with hospitality and real estate-related contracting. Orta’s technical domain expertise centers on administrative infrastructure, risk management support, and facility operations.