Leeanna D Wilder

Leeanna D. Wilder serves as a Contract Specialist 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 critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including the FAR and agency-specific policies, while advancing mission-critical supply chain objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses food and agricultural commodity procurement, supporting logistical and operational needs through competitive contracting mechanisms. Wilder’s expertise lies in structuring transparent, defensible acquisition strategies that balance cost-effectiveness with quality assurance and regulatory adherence. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Wilder routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large-scale food processors, regional merchant wholesalers, and specialized manufacturers of dried and refined agricultural products. Her contracting approach emphasizes open competition and fair opportunity, fostering relationships with both established industry suppliers and emerging small business participants. She prioritizes clear communication, timely responsiveness, and performance-based contract management to ensure consistent delivery of essential commodities. Wilder’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition and efficiency rather than reserving awards for specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach aligns with mission-driven procurement goals that prioritize broad market access and operational readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. Her primary NAICS focus areas include fats and oils refining (311225), rice milling (311212), dried and dehydrated food manufacturing (311423), and wholesale distribution of grain, field beans, and other raw farm products (424510, 424590). She specializes in procuring bulk agricultural commodities and processed food items essential to institutional feeding programs, demonstrating deep technical knowledge of food safety standards, supply chain logistics, and commodity-specific procurement requirements.