2d Lt Andrew Paquin

1st Lt Andrew Paquin serves as a procurement specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility at Joint Base Andrews, where he supports the sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages acquisitions focused on integrated security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services essential to air operations command and control. His role centers on ensuring timely, compliant procurement of technical and logistical resources that uphold the base’s security posture and operational continuity, aligning with Department of Defense standards for mission-critical infrastructure support. Paquin maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a preference for vendors capable of delivering specialized environmental, security, and facility support services. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on niche providers with expertise in hazardous material handling, site remediation, and infrastructure maintenance, often requiring compliance with federal environmental and safety regulations. These partnerships suggest a focus on long-term service reliability and technical specificity over broad-scale vendor engagement. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 77.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 11.1% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity within the defense supply chain while ensuring access to agile, specialized capabilities. His contracting practices consistently prioritize socioeconomic compliance and small business development. Paquin’s primary NAICS focus areas include 561621 for security systems services, 532120 for vehicle leasing and rental, 561920 for event and convention support, and 339920 for athletic and sporting goods manufacturing. These reflect a diverse but mission-aligned portfolio encompassing physical security infrastructure, mobile equipment support, logistical event coordination, and specialized equipment procurement—all critical to sustaining air operations readiness at a high-profile joint base.