Jacob Leitch

Jacob Leitch is a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the procurement process and executing acquisitions to support the agency's mission. In this role, he handles the administrative and technical requirements of the contracting lifecycle, ensuring that goods and services are acquired in accordance with federal regulations. The vast majority of the agency's procurement activity is conducted through full and open competitions, with a small percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in high-technology and aerospace sectors. His primary focus areas include aircraft manufacturing and the production of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems. Additionally, he manages requirements for engineering services and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, as well as other professional, scientific, and technical services.