Leigh E. Catchings

Leigh E Catchings serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and supporting the agency's mission through the procurement of specialized technical equipment and manufacturing services. The agency demonstrates a procurement preference for full and open 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 procurement focus is heavily concentrated in high-precision electrical and mechanical manufacturing. Key areas of expertise include the acquisition of turbine and turbine generator set units, bare printed circuit boards, and current-carrying wiring devices. Additionally, the procurement pattern shows a specialization in communications equipment manufacturing and instruments used for measuring and testing electricity and electrical signals.