Leslie E. Bailey

Leslie E. Bailey serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions across advanced manufacturing and defense-related technical domains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely and cost-effective procurement of mission-critical components. Her portfolio primarily encompasses aerospace, electronic systems, and industrial control equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of supply chain dynamics and performance-based contracting methodologies. Bailey works closely with engineering and program offices to define requirements, structure solicitations, and evaluate proposals under full and open competition as well as targeted set-asides, ensuring alignment with agency mission objectives and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, Bailey’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of precision aerospace components, electronic subsystems, and industrial valves. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large-tier suppliers and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical specifications, emphasizing quality assurance, delivery reliability, and compliance with defense standards such as AS9100 and ITAR. Her contracting approach reflects a balance between competitive bidding and strategic vendor development to maintain a resilient supplier base. Bailey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her awards conducted under full and open competition (72.5%), yet she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (20.0%) and targeted opportunities for HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business, and 8(a) certified firms—each representing 2.5% of her portfolio. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while fulfilling statutory obligations to promote economic opportunity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), followed by 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). These categories reflect her expertise in procuring avionics, sensors, control systems, and precision mechanical components critical to national defense and aerospace operations.