Toye Latimore

Toye Latimore serves as a key procurement professional within the Foreign Service Institute’s Acquisitions office, supporting the U.S. Department of State’s mission to equip diplomatic personnel with the tools and resources necessary for global service. Responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of mission-critical equipment and support services, Latimore ensures that training infrastructure, instructional technology, and operational assets are procured in alignment with federal acquisition regulations and institutional priorities. Their work directly enables the modernization of language training programs and digital learning platforms essential to Foreign Service readiness. Latimore maintains a procurement environment that prioritizes small business participation, consistently directing all contracting activity toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and institutionalized commitment to fostering economic opportunity among disadvantaged entrepreneurs and minority-owned enterprises. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, the procurement pattern indicates sustained engagement with a diverse pool of small business vendors capable of delivering commercial equipment and technical support services under full and open competition within set-aside constraints. The procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 423440—Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers—indicating a specialization in the acquisition of non-medical, non-defense commercial equipment. This includes instructional hardware, audiovisual systems, laboratory apparatus, and other technical furnishings used in diplomatic training centers worldwide. Latimore’s expertise lies in sourcing standardized, off-the-shelf equipment that meets stringent operational and logistical requirements for overseas deployment, ensuring compatibility with State Department standards and global supply chain constraints. Their work bridges procurement efficiency with mission-critical functionality, supporting the FSI’s mandate to deliver world-class professional development through reliable, accessible resources.