Leresa Garrett

Leresa Garrett serves as a primary procurement lead within the GSA/FAS Automotive Center, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical transportation and fleet support services for federal agencies. In this role, she executes strategic contracting actions aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain a reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible federal vehicle fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of vehicles, maintenance services, logistics infrastructure, and supporting technology systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and sustainability mandates. She routinely manages complex solicitations requiring technical evaluation of vehicle performance, emissions compliance, and integrated fleet management solutions. Garrett maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, RRDS INC, US21 INC, AMERICAN MATERIAL HANDLING, INC., and CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE RENOVATION LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors capable of delivering specialized vehicle modifications, fleet maintenance systems, data-driven logistics platforms, and facility upgrades. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service agreements, and vendor accountability, fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers who demonstrate technical expertise and operational reliability in federal fleet environments. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and scale of required solutions. However, she consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 11.8% of awards, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Garrett’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 518210 and 541511, indicating significant procurement of computing infrastructure, data processing, and custom software services essential for fleet tracking, maintenance scheduling, and emissions monitoring systems. She also engages with vendors in related domains such as material handling and facility renovation to support fleet operations centers, underscoring her expertise in integrating technology with physical infrastructure to enhance federal mobility readiness.