Kenneth M. Schleckser

Kenneth Schleckser serves as a secondary procurement professional supporting federal acquisition initiatives, with a focus on facilitating compliant and efficient contracting processes across diverse technical domains. Though not holding a primary contracting officer designation, he plays a critical support role in the planning, solicitation, and administration of complex procurements, ensuring alignment with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. His responsibilities include assisting in the development of acquisition strategies, evaluating contractor proposals, and coordinating with program managers to define technical requirements. He routinely engages in acquisitions involving construction, environmental services, and specialized manufacturing, contributing to the agency’s broader goal of delivering mission-critical capabilities through transparent and competitive processes. While no primary contractor relationships are identifiable due to the nature of his secondary role, Schleckser collaborates closely with contracting officers and program leads to engage a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, HUBZone firms, and general contractors. His involvement typically centers on ensuring solicitation documents accurately reflect technical needs and socioeconomic requirements, fostering fair competition and vendor engagement across market segments. His working pattern emphasizes collaboration over direct award authority, making him a key enabler in the execution of multi-stakeholder procurement cycles. Schleckser demonstrates a strong preference for small business participation, with nearly 53% of associated procurements structured as set-asides, including 38.1% Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 14.3% HUBZone-specific awards. His support activities consistently prioritize socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring opportunities are accessible to qualified small, disadvantaged, and community-based firms. This reflects a deliberate alignment with federal mandates to promote equitable access and economic growth through targeted acquisition strategies. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 332420 (Metal Tank Manufacturing), 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), and 722310 (Food Service Contractors), indicating expertise in infrastructure, environmental compliance, and facility support services. He regularly interfaces with technical specialists to define performance-based requirements for heavy-gauge metal fabrication, waste management systems, and institutional food service solutions, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both construction and operational procurement domains.