Leslie K. Filipiak

Leslie K. Filipiak serves as a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (CTR) for the U.S. Coast Guard under LOG-9 (70Z084), where she manages the acquisition of critical life-cycle support services essential to maintaining shore-based and maritime operational readiness. Her responsibilities include full-cycle contract administration—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation development, award, and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical standards. She specializes in procuring heavy industrial and precision-forged components that support the structural integrity and durability of Coast Guard facilities and equipment, directly enabling mission sustainability across coastal and inland waterway operations. Leslie maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, and VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC. These vendors are frequently selected for their technical proficiency in high-stakes manufacturing and engineering services, particularly in meeting stringent military-grade specifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and post-award oversight to ensure deliverables align with Coast Guard safety and operational benchmarks. Leslie’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and reliability, regardless of vendor size or certification status. Her primary industry focus is centered on NAICS 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging), where she procures custom-forged metal components used in structural supports, marine hardware, and mission-critical infrastructure. This specialization demands deep technical understanding of metallurgical standards, heat treatment processes, and non-destructive testing protocols, positioning her as a subject matter expert in industrial manufacturing procurement for defense and maritime applications.