Wayne S. Latimore

Wayne S. Latimore serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a primary focus on administrative management consulting, custom computer programming, and nonresidential real property leasing. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to advance systems engineering, cybersecurity infrastructure, and research and development capabilities through strategic sourcing and compliant contract administration. Latimore maintains a broad network of vendors across the federal contracting landscape, partnering with firms that deliver high-integrity technical services and mission-critical support solutions. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with established government contractors and niche service providers possessing deep expertise in systems integration, software development, and facility management. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous compliance with FAR and DHS acquisition policies. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic categorizations. This approach underscores his commitment to selecting the most qualified providers based on capability, past performance, and value, rather than socioeconomic designations. Latimore’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541611 for administrative and management consulting services, 541511 for custom software development and systems analysis, and 531120 for nonresidential leasing arrangements. He routinely procures services related to organizational efficiency, cybersecurity architecture, and mission-critical facility support, demonstrating specialized expertise in aligning procurement strategy with DHS’s technical and operational imperatives.