Jon Leppala

Jon Leppala serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM Micc-ft Knox, a subordinate unit of the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining troop readiness through hospitality, food service, and recreational infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance quality of life and operational continuity for military personnel and their families. His acquisitions focus on facility operations, lodging services, and morale-supporting amenities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while maintaining readiness-driven timelines and performance standards. Leppala routinely handles task orders under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and multiple-award contracts to meet dynamic, base-level operational needs. He maintains sustained working relationships with a core group of contractors including CHENEGA GOVERNMENT MISSION SOLUTIONS, LLC, OCS-NCS JV II, LLC, and SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC., each providing specialized support in hospitality management, facility maintenance, and recreational programming. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships that ensure service continuity across military installations. He also collaborates with niche providers like C.R. & A. CUSTOM APPAREL INC. for tailored uniform and insignia solutions, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity contractors and specialized service providers. Leppala demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 68.4% of his awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation, particularly among service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone-certified firms, aligning with Army-wide goals to broaden vendor diversity and enhance community economic impact. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to leverage small business capabilities while maintaining operational reliability. His primary NAICS focus is on 721214 (Recreational and Vacation Camps), followed by 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services) and 611310 (Colleges and Universities), indicating deep expertise in managing lodging, laundry, and educational support services on military installations. He procures integrated facility operations solutions, including custodial, maintenance, and morale-enhancing recreational programs, demonstrating specialized knowledge in non-combat, garrison-support domains critical to force readiness.