Shelia J. Leonard

Shelia J. Leonard serves as a Buyer responsible for managing procurement activities centered on fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing. In this role, she ensures the timely and compliant acquisition of specialized industrial components critical to infrastructure, energy, and industrial maintenance projects. Her work directly supports mission-critical supply chain needs by aligning procurement strategies with federal contracting regulations and operational requirements. She handles a range of acquisition types, including competitive sealed bids and simplified acquisitions, consistently adhering to FAR guidelines to ensure transparency and accountability in sourcing. While specific contractor names are not available, Leonard maintains relationships with a diverse pool of manufacturers and fabricators capable of meeting precise engineering specifications for pipe systems, fittings, and related assemblies. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, quality control, and adherence to industry standards such as ASME and ASTM. She engages with both large-scale manufacturers and small businesses capable of delivering custom or standardized fabricated components under tight delivery schedules, fostering a vendor ecosystem grounded in technical competence and regulatory compliance. Leonard demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity and workforce development through targeted contracting. She does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on broad small business eligibility to maximize competition and innovation within the manufacturing sector. Her procurement expertise is narrowly concentrated in NAICS 332996, which encompasses the fabrication of pipes, pipe fittings, and related metal components. She specializes in sourcing high-integrity, pressure-rated systems used in industrial and utility applications, requiring deep familiarity with material specifications, welding standards, and inspection protocols. This technical focus positions her as a subject matter expert in industrial metal fabrication procurement within the federal acquisition landscape.