Nitra Latta

Nitra Latta serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4528 5 Cons unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. Her work centers on facility construction, building systems integration, and operational support services, with a focus on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing systems. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and mission-critical timelines for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Her role is instrumental in translating operational needs into actionable procurement strategies that align with Air Force readiness goals. Latta maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for construction and site development services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, compliance with federal construction standards, and responsiveness to installation-specific requirements. She actively cultivates relationships with contractors capable of delivering integrated building systems and turnkey solutions, ensuring seamless coordination between design, construction, and maintenance phases. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 88.9% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity among small, disadvantaged, and locally based firms, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic objectives. She prioritizes contracting vehicles that maximize small business access while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Latta’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). She regularly procures specialized building components, architectural and structural engineering design services, and integrated facility upgrades. Her technical expertise spans building systems integration, code-compliant construction, and facility modernization, ensuring that infrastructure investments meet both operational demands and long-term sustainability goals.