Andre L. Leslie

Andre L. Leslie serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for secure software systems, wireless communications infrastructure, and battlefield-ready information technology platforms. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and solicitation development to award administration and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with Army modernization objectives and cybersecurity standards. Leslie specializes in complex, technical procurements supporting command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience, frequently managing contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 36 for commercial and custom-developed solutions. His primary contractor relationships include British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a mix of large prime contractors with deep expertise in defense-grade communications and field-deployable IT systems. Leslie cultivates strategic, long-term vendor partnerships grounded in proven technical capability, compliance with DoD security protocols, and operational scalability across distributed environments. Leslie’s procurement patterns show a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with one-third of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a clear commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of his portfolio remains open to full and open competition, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to foster innovation and diversify the supplier base within the defense technology ecosystem. His technical focus centers on NAICS 334511 for navigation, guidance, and aeronautical systems and NAICS 541380 for testing laboratories and services, indicating deep engagement with sensor integration, signal validation, and system certification. Leslie’s expertise lies in procuring ruggedized hardware, secure firmware, and independent verification & validation services critical to maintaining interoperability and operational integrity in contested electromagnetic environments.