Leatrice Bulls

Leatrice Bulls serves as a key procurement professional within the Cwmd Acq Division of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she supports the acquisition of critical technologies designed to detect, monitor, and respond to radiological, nuclear, and high-consequence threats. Her work directly enables the deployment of personal radiation detectors, environmental monitoring systems, and medical surveillance platforms for first responders and public safety personnel. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with national security objectives and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor names are not publicly identified, Leatrice cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in advanced sensing technologies, scientific instrumentation, and technical consulting services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for technically capable firms with proven expertise in radiation detection systems and custom software solutions, often engaging both established manufacturers and agile small businesses capable of rapid prototyping and field validation. Leatrice demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, while consistently allocating 14.3% to Women-Owned Small Businesses. This balance reflects a deliberate strategy to maintain competitive rigor while actively promoting gender equity in high-tech federal contracting. Her approach prioritizes capability over socioeconomic designation, yet remains firmly aligned with federal small business goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep engagement with radiation detection hardware, followed by 813920 (Professional Organizations) for technical standards development and 541511/541690 for custom programming and scientific consulting. She specializes in procuring mission-critical systems requiring rigorous certification, interoperability with federal networks, and field-deployable reliability under extreme conditions.