Okoro D. Leslie

Okoro D. Leslie serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of technical services within the federal procurement system, with a focused mandate on testing laboratories and analytical services. In this role, Leslie ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing full and open competitions that align with agency mission needs. Their portfolio centers on professional, scientific, and technical services requiring rigorous quality assurance, data integrity, and laboratory accreditation standards, typically involving performance-based contracts and statement of work-driven solicitations. Leslie maintains a procurement approach grounded in competitive fairness and transparency, engaging with a broad spectrum of vendors qualified to deliver testing, calibration, and analytical services across multiple scientific disciplines. While no single contractor dominates their award history, Leslie consistently evaluates proposals based on technical capability, past performance, and compliance with industry standards such as ISO/IEC 17025. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with demonstrated expertise in laboratory operations and regulatory adherence. Notably, Leslie’s acquisition strategy reflects a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no use of set-asides including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB programs. This indicates a procurement philosophy prioritizing technical merit and capability over socioeconomic criteria, ensuring that all eligible vendors compete on an equal footing based on quality and performance. The primary NAICS code under Leslie’s purview is 541380—Testing Laboratories and Services—indicating deep specialization in the procurement of analytical, environmental, materials, and non-destructive testing services. Their acquisitions frequently involve complex technical requirements such as method validation, chain-of-custody protocols, and compliance with federal testing mandates, demonstrating advanced domain knowledge in laboratory science and quality systems management.