Leah C. Bourdeau

Leah C. Bourdeau serves as a Contracting Officer at Headquarters, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), where she plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for full-cycle contract execution, she ensures the timely procurement of mission-critical automotive and ordnance components aligned with the Army’s modernization and sustainment priorities. Her portfolio centers on the engineering, integration, and logistical support of armored platforms, tactical wheeled vehicles, and associated powertrain systems, requiring deep technical understanding of military vehicle standards and defense acquisition regulations. Bourdeau maintains consistent procurement relationships with a core group of specialized defense contractors, including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-precision manufacturing, avionics integration, and armored vehicle subsystems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in military-grade materials and survivability-enhancing technologies. Her contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her awards are driven by the technical complexity and specialized nature of the systems procured, which often require Tier 1 suppliers with defense-specific certifications and production capabilities. Bourdeau’s primary focus lies in NAICS 336310—Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—reflecting her deep specialization in propulsion systems, drivetrains, and powertrain components for armored vehicles. She procures mission-critical subsystems including engine modules, transmission assemblies, and integrated power distribution units, requiring rigorous adherence to MIL-SPEC and SAE standards. Her expertise ensures that procurement decisions directly support the Army’s goals in vehicle mobility, survivability, and operational endurance across contested environments.