Samantha Leap

Samantha Leap supports critical acquisition activities within the Cwmd Acq Division of the Department of Homeland Security, playing a key role in procuring advanced detection, monitoring, and response technologies to safeguard first responders and public safety personnel against radiological, nuclear, and other high-consequence threats. She manages the lifecycle of contracts for specialized equipment and technical services, ensuring alignment with national resilience objectives. Her work centers on securing mission-critical systems, including personal radiation detectors and integrated medical surveillance platforms, often requiring rigorous compliance with federal standards for performance, reliability, and interoperability. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Samantha engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in sensing technologies, engineering services, and systems integration. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both large-capacity manufacturers and niche innovators capable of delivering ruggedized, field-deployable hardware and software solutions. She maintains a results-driven partnership model, prioritizing technical capability, supply chain resilience, and rapid delivery timelines to meet urgent operational needs. Samantha’s contracting approach demonstrates a strong emphasis on broad market access, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted under open competition and 16.7% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to fostering competition while actively supporting small business participation without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, particularly in sensor innovation and system prototyping, followed by 541611 for management consulting supporting acquisition strategy and 334519 for manufacturing of precision measuring and controlling devices. She consistently sources technologies requiring high reliability in extreme environments, demonstrating deep expertise in radiation detection systems, real-time data analytics, and field-deployable health monitoring platforms.