Andrew Ahn

2d Lt Andrew Ahn serves as a Contracting Specialist at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, a Department of the Air Force facility responsible for sustaining critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. In this role, he manages the acquisition of security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities for air operations. His procurement portfolio is strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure uninterrupted mission readiness through timely and compliant contracting actions, with a strong emphasis on integrated security services and technical infrastructure support. Lt. Ahn maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a pattern of engagement with specialized vendors delivering environmental compliance, hazardous material management, and facility-specific technical services. His contracting approach prioritizes vendor reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting the unique operational demands of a high-security military installation. He demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of his acquisitions set aside for total small businesses and an additional 20% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation in support of national defense objectives, while ensuring competitive, transparent, and compliant award practices under FAR 19.5. His primary NAICS focus areas include 332311 (prefabricated metal building manufacturing), 339920 (sporting and athletic goods manufacturing), 423910 (sporting goods wholesale), and 561621 (security systems services), underscoring his technical expertise in procuring both physical infrastructure components and specialized security solutions. His domain knowledge spans facility modernization, integrated surveillance systems, and mission-critical support equipment, positioning him as a key enabler of operational resilience at Joint Base Andrews.