Monique R. Leake

Monique R. Leake serves as a Contract Specialist within the Maritime Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and domestic shipbuilding capacity. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical vessel systems, shipyard infrastructure, and technical services essential to modernizing the U.S. merchant marine fleet. Her acquisitions typically involve complex, high-stakes contracts for ship repair, heavy-gauge metal fabrication, and specialized engineering services, ensuring alignment with federal maritime policy and regulatory compliance under the FAR. Leake maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including SPEARS MILTON G, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, LOGIS-TECH, LLC, and HF FABRICATION LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in maritime construction, naval engineering, and industrial fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical capability, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative relationships that support sustained fleet readiness and domestic industrial base resilience. A strong advocate for small business participation, Leake prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 72.7% of her awards directed to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower qualified small entities in the maritime supply chain, enhancing competition and workforce development within the sector. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic objectives without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary NAICS focus centers on Ship Building and Repairing (336611), with significant activity in Metal Tank Manufacturing (332420), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618), and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990). She routinely procures specialized marine systems, structural components, and technical support services critical to vessel modernization, demonstrating deep domain expertise in maritime industrial procurement.