Ricardo G. Leano

Ricardo Leano serves as a Contracting Officer with the 0414 AQ HQ Contracting Supply under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in securing non-combat logistical and administrative services essential to sustaining U.S. Army garrison and expeditionary operations across Europe and Africa. His portfolio centers on ensuring operational readiness and quality-of-life support for service members and their families through the acquisition of hospitality, food service, and related support functions. He manages full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven procurement objectives. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Leano routinely engages with a broad base of vendors specializing in lodging and catering services, fostering partnerships with both large-scale service providers and local contractors capable of delivering consistent, high-quality support in diverse overseas environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, scalability, and cultural adaptability, with a preference for vendors experienced in military installation operations and DoD compliance frameworks. Leano’s procurement activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern suggests an operational imperative to prioritize capacity, continuity, and service uniformity over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the mission-critical nature of the services procured. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels) and 722320 (Caterers), underscoring his specialization in transient lodging, meal services, and hospitality support for military personnel and dependents. He possesses deep expertise in managing complex service contracts that require stringent quality control, 24/7 operational readiness, and compliance with installation-specific security and health standards.