Rebecca D Leake

Rebecca Leake serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security. She plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that enhance aviation and transit security infrastructure, specializing in the procurement of advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions. Her portfolio includes complex contracts for explosive detection equipment, irradiation technologies, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Leake ensures alignment between procurement strategy and TSA’s national security objectives, balancing innovation with regulatory rigor to deliver high-integrity capabilities to frontline operations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Leake maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including technical integrators, defense contractors, and specialized service providers capable of meeting stringent security and performance standards. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships characterized by transparent communication, rigorous performance evaluation, and adherence to cybersecurity and supply chain integrity requirements. Her approach emphasizes accountability and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements, ensuring sustained operational readiness. Leake demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes socioeconomic contracting opportunities, regularly leveraging small business set-asides to expand the pool of qualified vendors while maintaining competition and value. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that prioritizes both mission effectiveness and equitable access for small businesses, without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. Her primary NAICS focus areas include real estate leasing for secure facilities (531190 and 531120), professional training services (611430), airport operations support (488119), and specialized maintenance and technical services (811219). This reflects her expertise in procuring not only high-tech security hardware but also the enabling infrastructure and workforce development services critical to sustaining TSA’s operational ecosystem.