Veteran-Owned · Small Business · Disabled Veteran
Leatherneck Federal
Consulting
A premier federal compliance and government contracting consultancy built on decades of proven leadership across DOD, DOE, NNSA, and federal procurement. We deliver results where precision, integrity, and mission readiness are non-negotiable.
Lexington, South Carolina · Est. 2026 · SC LLC
Federal Compliance. Executed Precisely.
Who We Are
Leatherneck Federal Consulting LLC (LFC Federal) is a South Carolina–based, disabled veteran-owned small business providing expert consulting services to companies operating within the federal contracting ecosystem.
Founded by decorated professionals with multi-billion-dollar government program experience, LFC Federal specializes in building and transforming organizations into fully audit-ready, compliant federal contracting enterprises.
Our team brings deep operational experience from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), SERMC, DOE/NNSA capital programs, and major defense prime contractors—giving clients authoritative guidance grounded in real-world execution.
Core Services
- Federal Enclave Development (NIST 800-171 / CMMC L2)
- FAR / DFARS / DEAR / CAS Compliance
- Government Contract & Subcontract Administration
- Federal Procurement Strategy & Execution
- Audit Readiness & Corrective Action Programs
- DOE / NNSA / DOD Program Support
- Export Controls (ITAR / EAR / UCNI / CUI)
- Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
- Federal Business Unit Standup & Staffing
- Contract Claims & Negotiations
The Partners
Douglas brings 20+ years of execution-driven federal contracting leadership across nuclear, defense, and aerospace sectors. As Director of Federal Contract Solutions at Aecon, he built the company's first fully integrated federal contracting organization supporting ~$1B in federal backlog. Previously, he directed ~$20B in procurement scope for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility, led glovebox acquisition strategy valued at ~$1.4B, and served as a Contracts Manager at DCMA overseeing GE Aviation DOD sustainment programs.
An expert in federal enclave development, CMMC compliance, and organizational transformation, Douglas holds a J.D. in Corporate Law & IP, an MBA in Corporate Finance, and a B.S. in Computer Science & Finance from the College of Charleston. He holds a PMP and DAWIA Level III certification.
Mark is an accomplished senior federal leader with over 25 years of expertise in acquisition, procurement, logistics, and contract management across the Department of Defense and commercial contractor sectors. As Chief of Contracting at SERMC (Mayport, FL), he served as the principal contracting advisor to NAVSEA senior leadership and directed the full-spectrum of contract procurements for a 1,000+ personnel command.
A retired U.S. Marine Corps Officer, Mark held a Top Secret Security Clearance, led contingency contracting in the Horn of Africa, and managed contracts exceeding $300M. He holds an M.S. in Acquisition & Contracting from the Naval Postgraduate School (GPA: 3.75) and a BBA from the University of Mississippi.
Justin is an accomplished contracts professional with 15+ years of experience overseeing multi-million to billion-dollar agreements in aerospace manufacturing and federal nuclear programs. As Oversight Manager for CM Procurement at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), he established the formal oversight function for a capital-intensive NNSA initiative, leading a team conducting procurement reviews and compliance evaluations exceeding $100M.
Previously as Global Commercial Manager at GKN Aerospace, Justin led a $2.2B Boeing supply contract and negotiated multi-year agreements of $300M–$750M for Boeing, HondaJet, and Honeywell. He served as FOCI Coordinator for cleared contractors on-site and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.