Donald Leath

Donald Leath serves as a key procurement lead within the W00Y Contracting Office, Department of the Army, supporting mission-critical acquisitions for the Department of Defense. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on professional, technical, and information technology services essential to global military operations, including command and control systems, intelligence support, and secure communications infrastructure. His work directly enables deployed forces through the acquisition of language services, systems integration, and mission-critical software solutions, aligning closely with the agency’s mandate to sustain operational readiness and technological superiority across contested environments. Leath maintains a strategic procurement approach grounded in robust vendor partnerships with a mix of large primes and small business contractors, particularly those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and Total Small Business Set-Aside programs. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, his contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on building resilient supply chains through competitive, transparent processes that foster innovation and operational agility. He routinely engages with vendors capable of delivering complex, high-integrity services under strict security and compliance frameworks, including ITAR and DFARS requirements. His procurement strategy prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, with 40% of awards directed to 8(a) competed contracts and an additional 30% reserved for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strong institutional commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses while ensuring access to specialized capabilities. His consistent use of set-asides demonstrates a balanced approach to fostering competition and enhancing workforce diversity in defense contracting. Leath’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561612 (security guards and patrol services), NAICS 611430 (professional and management development training), and NAICS 334513 (industrial process control instrumentation), reflecting a blend of human capital, technical systems, and operational support needs. He frequently procures language and cultural support services, training for military personnel, and specialized instrumentation for battlefield monitoring and communications, demonstrating deep expertise in mission-enabling domains critical to modern warfare.