Brandi J. Leach

Brandi J. Leach serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services acquisitions, with a distinct focus on engineering services, where she ensures technical requirements are clearly defined and competitively sourced to deliver high-quality outcomes. Brandi collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including large engineering firms and small business contractors, to secure specialized technical expertise. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering complex engineering solutions across multiple domains. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on accountability, performance, and regulatory adherence. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a deliberate focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with mission-critical needs that require broad access to specialized engineering talent. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals, allowing eligible firms to compete on equal footing. Brandi’s primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering support. She routinely procures services related to infrastructure design, technical analysis, project management, and systems integration, demonstrating deep familiarity with engineering deliverables, performance-based acquisition methods, and technical evaluation criteria. Her expertise ensures that complex engineering requirements are met with precision and regulatory integrity.