Leslie Abitz

Leslie Abitz serves as a Government Servicing Officer (GSO) responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of non-defense, mission-support acquisitions. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating efficient contract execution for essential services that sustain federal operations. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts across multiple functional areas, with a focus on high-volume, low-complexity requirements that support day-to-day agency functions. Abitz’s procurement approach emphasizes streamlined processes, market research, and vendor engagement to meet operational needs without unnecessary administrative burden. While specific contractor names are not available, Abitz maintains consistent working relationships with a broad base of commercial vendors, particularly those offering facility support, transportation, and hospitality services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition and established commercial practices, with a strong emphasis on leveraging existing GSA schedules and indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles where appropriate. She fosters transparent, fair, and timely vendor interactions, ensuring equitable access to opportunities while maintaining fiscal accountability. Abitz demonstrates a clear preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 94.4% of her awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through targeted 8(a) competed contracts, which account for 5.6% of her portfolio. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational efficiency or market competitiveness, aligning with broader agency objectives to promote equitable contracting opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (hotels and motels), 532111 (passenger car rental), and 561720 (janitorial services), indicating deep expertise in facility and logistics support services. She also regularly procures packing and crating services (488991) and telecommunications infrastructure support (517312). This specialization underscores her proficiency in managing high-volume, service-based acquisitions critical to federal mobility, readiness, and operational continuity.