David Leonard

David Leonard supports the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize federal law enforcement training infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning facility upgrades, specialized equipment, and technical systems essential to operational readiness. His work directly enables the delivery of advanced training environments by securing mission-critical assets such as detection systems, communications hardware, and facility-modification services, ensuring compliance with DHS standards for security, durability, and interoperability. Leonard maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-specific infrastructure and support services. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical precision, and long-term performance, often involving complex solicitations for custom-built or highly specialized equipment requiring rigorous testing and certification. His procurement approach prioritizes broad market competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation—particularly through Total Small Business Set-Asides at 18.5% and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides at 3.7%. This balanced strategy ensures both competitive pricing and meaningful socioeconomic inclusion without compromising mission requirements. Leonard’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems, reflecting deep engagement with law enforcement-grade sensor and surveillance technologies. He also routinely procures computer and peripheral equipment (423430), specialized foam products for training simulators (326150), and niche IT and maintenance services (811219, 511210), demonstrating expertise in integrating advanced hardware, software, and facility-specific solutions to support evolving federal training standards.