Leigh E. Catchings

Leigh E. Catchings is a procurement professional whose activity is centered on the acquisition of specialized industrial machinery and electronic components. They support the agency's mission by managing the procurement of technical hardware and manufacturing equipment. The agency's procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with the majority of awards categorized as No Set-Aside. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a portion of the agency's contracting activity designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. The technical focus of this procurement profile is heavily weighted toward advanced manufacturing and electronics. Primary expertise is concentrated in Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (NAICS 333999 and 333998), as well as the production of bare printed circuit boards (NAICS 334412). Additional procurement activity includes current-carrying wiring device manufacturing and the acquisition of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and aeronautical or nautical system instruments.