Leon Mckenzie

Leon McKenzie serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Aviation Administration’s 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services, where he oversees mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure. Responsible for managing contracts supporting the operation, maintenance, and construction of Air Traffic Control Towers and associated aviation facilities, McKenzie ensures compliance with federal aviation safety standards through the acquisition of specialized technical services. His portfolio centers on facility infrastructure, equipment maintenance, and site development, aligning directly with the FAA’s mandate to uphold operational readiness and regulatory compliance across the national airspace system. McKenzie maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including STRUCTSURE PROJECTS INC, RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC., FORTIS NATIVE GROUP LLC, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in aviation facility support, industrial equipment maintenance, and site-specific construction services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging contractor capabilities in niche technical domains to deliver reliable, mission-aligned outcomes under tight operational timelines. A staunch advocate for small business participation, McKenzie exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring all procurements are reserved for small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with no awards issued under unrestricted or large business solicitations. His pattern of set-aside usage fosters equitable access to federal opportunities and strengthens the pipeline of qualified small business vendors in aviation infrastructure support. His procurement focus is concentrated in four primary NAICS categories: 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 238190 for building exterior and structural contractors, 333924 for industrial material handling equipment manufacturing, and 488390 for water transportation support activities. These reflect deep technical expertise in facility maintenance, structural upgrades, and specialized equipment procurement critical to aviation facility resilience and regulatory compliance.