Traci S Leach

Traci S. Leach serves as a Contract Specialist within the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that support the agency’s operational infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily focused on IT modernization, systems integration, and cybersecurity services. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with SSA’s strategic goals of secure, efficient, and reliable benefit delivery systems. Leach maintains established relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co., Inc., and ColorID, LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity vendors delivering enterprise software, facility services, and identity management solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of supporting SSA’s high-assurance environments and mission-critical infrastructure needs. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 90.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market access and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she consistently facilitates 9.1% of awards under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation within the constraints of mission-critical requirements. Leach’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), accounting for over half of her portfolio, followed by 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services). She specializes in acquiring custom software development, cloud-enabled platforms, data integration tools, and cybersecurity solutions that underpin SSA’s digital transformation initiatives and secure benefit administration systems.