LeighAnn Bauer

LeighAnn Bauer supports the Federal Protective Service’s East CCG Division 2 Acquisition Division within the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a critical role in executing procurement strategies to secure federal facilities and high-risk operational zones. Her responsibilities center on acquiring protective security officer services—both armed and unarmed—to ensure physical security, access control, and threat deterrence across federal properties. She manages a portfolio of service-based acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to maintain a robust security posture, focusing on contract types such as task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and requirements contracts for personnel services. Bauer cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in security services, including both large national providers and qualified small businesses. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms holding relevant security certifications and compliance with federal standards such as ASIS and DHS-mandated training protocols. Her approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, contract oversight, and vendor accountability to ensure service quality and operational readiness. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate effort to foster small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. She does not prioritize specialized set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to maximize competition and capability. Bauer’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), reflecting her core expertise in human-centric protective services. She also manages ancillary support contracts under NAICS 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), indicating a need for facility maintenance services that complement security operations. Her domain expertise spans security operations management, contract compliance, and integrated facility protection systems.