Leah Albright

Leah L. Albright serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the procurement of food and beverage products to support federal operational requirements. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing of perishable and processed food items. Her portfolio primarily involves full and open competitions and small business set-asides under FAR Part 19, with a focus on delivering high-quality, shelf-stable, and refrigerated food products that meet strict safety and nutritional standards. Albright works closely with program managers and logistics teams to align procurement timelines with operational needs, ensuring continuity of supply across mission-critical functions. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Albright maintains a consistent engagement pattern with food manufacturers and distributors qualified under federal supply schedules and GSA contract vehicles. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, food safety compliance, and adherence to USDA and FDA regulations. She routinely evaluates bids for technical compliance, past performance, and delivery capabilities, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of scaling production and meeting just-in-time delivery requirements. Albright demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 26.7% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses in the food manufacturing sector, particularly those certified as small business concerns without preferential socioeconomic designations. She prioritizes fair and open competition while ensuring compliance with socioeconomic goals, making her a key facilitator of small business integration within the federal food supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), and 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in the production and sourcing of baked goods, dairy products, and ready-to-eat meals. Albright’s technical domain knowledge encompasses food safety protocols, cold chain logistics, and packaging standards, enabling her to effectively evaluate technical proposals and ensure compliance with federal food procurement specifications.