Leahmarie Koury

Leahmarie Koury serves as Lead Contracting Officer, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex services and specialized equipment procurements, with a focus on engineering, research and development, logistics consulting, and technical support services. Koury ensures alignment with agency strategic goals while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract performance and fiscal accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns reflect engagement with a diverse mix of prime contractors, including both large industry players and small businesses capable of delivering high-value technical services. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and strong compliance cultures, often leveraging competitive bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition while encouraging innovation and responsiveness from the vendor base. Koury demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses in technical and professional services markets. The remaining 75% of her awards are non-set-aside, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes competition and capability while still actively promoting socioeconomic goals. She consistently applies set-aside authorities to ensure equitable access for small businesses without compromising mission needs. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541715), and Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614), underscoring her expertise in procuring technical, analytical, and operational support services. She also regularly acquires electronic parts and equipment through merchant wholesalers (423690) and specialized maintenance and repair services (811219), highlighting a broad technical domain expertise spanning both hardware and professional services procurement.