Melinda Latting

Melinda Latting serves as RCO Chief for the 0410 Aq Hq Contract Office under the Department of the Army, where she leads the planning, execution, and oversight of mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Army installations and deployed forces. In this capacity, she ensures the timely acquisition of logistical, facility, and operational support services essential to force readiness and personnel welfare. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction and infrastructure projects aligned with mission-enabling requirements, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and contract performance management across the full lifecycle of acquisition programs. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the available data, Latting’s office engages with qualified contractors capable of delivering complex construction and engineering services under strict military standards. Her team maintains a vendor-neutral procurement posture, selecting firms based on technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering transparent and competitive contracting environments. Latting’s office exhibits a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This approach prioritizes maximizing competition and selecting the most qualified offerors based on merit and technical merit, consistent with mission-critical timelines and operational urgency. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 237120—Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction—reflecting specialized expertise in energy infrastructure, pipeline systems, and associated civil works critical to military base sustainability. This technical domain requires deep familiarity with federal construction codes, environmental compliance, and expeditionary engineering solutions, positioning Latting as a subject matter expert in mission-critical infrastructure acquisition for the Army’s force support enterprise.