Shaun R. Leatherman

Shaun R. Leatherman serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Lad Contr Office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical military mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems. His work directly supports operational readiness by securing industrial maintenance, specialized manufacturing, and technical support services essential to Army platforms. He routinely handles complex contracts for machine tool manufacturing and commercial/industrial equipment repair, ensuring mission-critical infrastructure remains functional under demanding operational conditions. His procurement strategy emphasizes technical precision, lifecycle support, and compliance with defense logistics standards. Leatherman maintains consistent working 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 are built on proven technical capability in precision machining, system overhaul, and industrial maintenance services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with demonstrated expertise in high-reliability mechanical systems, often resulting in long-term performance-based agreements that prioritize quality, durability, and rapid response times. Leatherman’s procurement portfolio is entirely open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that acquisitions are awarded based on performance, compliance, and system-specific expertise rather than certification status. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance). He procures precision machine tools, repair kits, overhaul services, and specialized maintenance solutions for heavy-duty military equipment, demonstrating deep domain expertise in mechanical systems, hydraulics, and electromechanical integration critical to Army platform sustainment.