Leslie Kenser

Leslie Kenser serves as a primary procurement lead within the Departmental Operations Acquisition Division II, supporting the Office of Procurement Operations at the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, they manage the acquisition of mission-enabling services critical to operational readiness, including management consulting, professional training, and information technology infrastructure. Their work directly advances the agency’s mission to enhance public communication, logistical efficiency, and national security response capabilities through strategic sourcing of specialized professional services. Kenser routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, ensuring alignment with federal standards for quality, compliance, and mission outcomes. Kenser’s contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a broad spectrum of professional services providers, including management consultants, training firms, and IT infrastructure vendors. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, their procurement patterns reflect consistent collaboration with firms possessing expertise in administrative operations, workforce development, and cloud-based data services. Relationships are typically established through competitive solicitations, with emphasis on technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Kenser demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 92% of acquisitions issued as non-set-aside contracts. The remaining 7.7% are awarded as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. While no specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides indicates active support for small, agile vendors capable of delivering responsive, mission-critical services. The primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611) and Professional and Management Development Training (611430), each representing 25% of activity. Additional emphasis is placed on Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210) and Other Computer-Related Services (541519), underscoring expertise in procuring digital transformation, data hosting, and operational technology solutions that underpin DHS’s emergency response and public service functions.