Leatha W. Ferncez

Leatha W. Ferncez serves as a key procurement professional within a federal agency focused on information technology and digital services, managing acquisitions that support critical operational and data infrastructure. Her role centers on the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for software solutions, digital content platforms, and related IT services, aligning with the agency’s mission to modernize information systems and enhance public-facing digital capabilities. She routinely handles complex, performance-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, emphasizing outcome-driven requirements and agile delivery models. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable due to data limitations, her procurement patterns suggest a preference for established IT service providers and software developers capable of delivering scalable, secure, and compliant digital solutions. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced reliance on both large-capability vendors and small business entrants, with a strong emphasis on market responsiveness and technical adaptability. Ferncez exhibits a pronounced orientation toward open competition, with 98% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a strategic focus on maximizing competition and innovation. Only 2% of awards are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a targeted but limited use of socioeconomic programs, likely reserved for niche or specialized requirements where small business capacity is uniquely suited. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 519130, which encompasses other information services—including digital content aggregation, online publishing, and data-driven platform services—indicating deep expertise in non-traditional software and information dissemination systems. Secondary focus areas include electronic computer manufacturing and wholesale distribution of computer peripherals, demonstrating a broad understanding of the hardware-software ecosystem. Her technical domain centers on digital information infrastructure, with an emphasis on interoperable, cloud-enabled, and user-centric technology solutions.