Leanne Olson

Leanne Olson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within the shipbuilding and repair sector. In this role, she executes full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical naval readiness objectives. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on maritime industrial capabilities, supporting the design, construction, maintenance, and modernization of naval vessels and associated systems. Olson’s work is integral to sustaining the nation’s shipbuilding industrial base and ensuring timely delivery of mission-essential maritime assets. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Olson consistently engages with a network of qualified shipyards, marine engineering firms, and specialized suppliers capable of meeting stringent naval specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on technical proficiency, quality assurance, and adherence to defense production standards. She fosters collaborative relationships with both prime contractors and tiered subcontractors to ensure supply chain resilience and operational continuity across the maritime defense sector. Olson maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All of her acquisitions are structured to maximize participation by small businesses, including those certified as small disadvantaged, women-owned, or HUBZone firms, ensuring equitable access to high-value maritime contracts. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to strengthen the capacity of small industrial participants in the defense supply chain and promote sustainable growth within the shipbuilding ecosystem. Her technical expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—covering the procurement of naval surface vessels, repair infrastructure, propulsion systems, and integrated combat systems. She possesses deep familiarity with military shipbuilding standards, naval architecture requirements, and the unique regulatory frameworks governing defense maritime acquisitions, making her a key steward of the nation’s maritime industrial capabilities.