Leroy R. Hardy Jr.

Leroy R. Hardy Jr. serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-apg Durham under the Department of the Army (W911NF), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the Army’s modernization priorities through strategic acquisition of scientific and technical services. He manages a diverse portfolio of research and development contracts aligned with disruptive technologies, including autonomy, quantum systems, and intelligence horizon scanning. His procurement activities focus on enabling rapid innovation in physical, engineering, and life sciences, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through full and open competition and targeted socioeconomic set-asides. Hardy collaborates with a broad spectrum of contractors, including established engineering and management consulting firms, as well as agile small businesses specializing in R&D and professional technical services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his working relationships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense-relevant science and systems integration. He fosters collaborative partnerships that emphasize technical agility, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and rapid prototyping cycles to support the Army’s accelerated innovation agenda. His contracting patterns show a strong commitment to small business participation, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for one-third of his awards, reflecting a deliberate effort to engage economically disadvantaged communities with specialized technical capabilities. Though the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of HUBZone set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and a dedication to expanding the defense industrial base. Hardy’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical, engineering, and life sciences), 541611 (management consulting), and 541330 (engineering services), reflecting his domain expertise in supporting advanced research, systems engineering, and operational planning. He routinely procures services related to experimental design, prototype development, technical analysis, and mission-critical consulting, ensuring the Army remains at the forefront of next-generation scientific and technological advancement.