Tarita Leftwich

Tarita Leftwich serves as a secondary procurement contact within the CPO: GNMA Support Division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, supporting the legal and operational integrity of Ginnie Mae’s mortgage-backed securities programs. While not the primary contracting officer, she plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition workflows, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, and coordinating cross-functional input for high-stakes services that underpin the secondary mortgage market. Her responsibilities include managing documentation, validating contractor eligibility, and supporting the execution of contracts related to legal, financial, and technological infrastructure essential to Ginnie Mae’s mission. Her procurement activities primarily involve engagements with legal and accounting service providers, with a strong emphasis on professional services firms specializing in regulatory compliance, financial auditing, and systems support. While no specific contractor relationships are publicly identifiable, her work consistently interfaces with law firms, certified public accounting firms, and IT consultants who provide specialized expertise in mortgage-backed securities compliance, digital collateral management, and administrative oversight. Her pattern of engagement reflects a preference for established, highly specialized vendors capable of navigating complex federal financial regulations. Leftwich’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a clear preference for open, non-set-aside acquisitions, with 90.9% of procurements conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she does support targeted 8(a) competed opportunities, indicating a measured but active commitment to small business participation within the constraints of mission-critical service requirements. Her approach balances regulatory rigor with equitable access, ensuring compliance while fostering competition among qualified small businesses. Her primary NAICS focus centers on legal services (541110), followed by accounting and computer-related professional services. She routinely procures legal counsel for acknowledgment agreements, financial audits for issuer liquidity compliance, and IT support for digital collateral systems, reflecting deep expertise in the intersection of housing finance, regulatory law, and mission-critical technology infrastructure.