Leslie Duron

Leslie Duron serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QM Micc-West Point under the Department of the Army, responsible for acquiring advanced technological and institutional capabilities that sustain the U.S. Military Academy’s mission-critical training and educational environment. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on software systems, computing infrastructure, analytical instrumentation, and specialized maintenance services, ensuring cadets and faculty have access to cutting-edge digital tools and secure, scalable IT platforms. Her work directly supports the Academy’s strategic objective of maintaining a technologically sophisticated learning ecosystem aligned with modern military education standards. Duron maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including Government Acquisitions Inc. and Northwestern Corp., both of which provide mission-critical hardware, software integration, and technical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and technical alignment with military-grade specifications. She frequently engages contractors capable of delivering customized solutions for secure computing environments and data-intensive training applications, favoring vendors with proven experience in defense-related IT environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Duron prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for nearly 78% of her acquisitions under FAR 19.5. She also consistently includes Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity and workforce diversity in defense contracting. Her pattern of awarding contracts to small, agile firms underscores a strategic emphasis on innovation and responsive service delivery. Her primary industry focus lies in software publishing (NAICS 513210) and computing infrastructure services (NAICS 518210), with significant activity in data processing, web hosting, and related digital services. She also procures electronic computer manufacturing and information services solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in secure, scalable IT architectures tailored to military academic operations. Her technical domain centers on integrated software ecosystems, cybersecurity-compliant platforms, and institutional-grade computing infrastructure.