Shaun R. Leatherman

Shaun R. Leatherman serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Lad Contr Office, part of the Department of the Army’s broader effort to sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure and equipment. He manages acquisitions for industrial maintenance, specialized manufacturing, and technical support services essential to the operational readiness of Army platforms, particularly in mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems. His portfolio centers on high-value repairs and component manufacturing for armored vehicles, industrial fans, conveyor systems, and machine tools, ensuring mission-critical equipment remains field-ready under demanding operational conditions. Leatherman maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including FIBER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP INC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, CRW CORP, FERRELLGAS, L.P., and EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between established industrial service providers and niche manufacturers capable of delivering custom solutions for military-grade applications. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical specificity, and long-term service support, often requiring certified maintenance protocols and compliance with military specification standards. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of all awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to engage capable vendors with specialized technical capabilities, particularly those with experience in industrial repair and defense-related manufacturing. Leatherman’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, followed by 336992 for military armored vehicle manufacturing and 333922 for conveyor systems. He routinely sources precision-engineered components, maintenance services for heavy equipment, and industrial air purification systems critical to facility and platform sustainability. His expertise spans the lifecycle support of complex mechanical systems, ensuring technical compliance and readiness across Army operational environments.