Michael T Leonard

Michael T. Leonard serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—primarily focusing on shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts critical to operational readiness. Leonard ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in naval infrastructure resilience and technological integration. He maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, all of whom provide specialized marine engineering, vessel fabrication, and shipyard services. Leonard fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting environments with these vendors, emphasizing quality assurance, schedule adherence, and technical compliance in high-stakes maritime maintenance and modernization efforts. Leonard demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on expanding opportunities for small businesses in the maritime industrial base. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, aligning with federal mandates to enhance competition and innovation among qualified small vendors. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with secondary activity in 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) and 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation). He specializes in procuring hull fabrication, propulsion system integration, marine electrical systems, and shipyard support services, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval architecture and maritime maintenance standards.