Alvina L Andrews

Alvina L. Andrews serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4887, 56th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to Air Force installation readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for industrial maintenance, aviation facility operations, and mission-critical construction projects, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracts with strategic Air Force sustainment objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex, high-stakes construction and maintenance procurements requiring technical oversight and rigorous performance standards. Ms. Andrews maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Arkose Group LLC, Silver National Corp., Blazing Aviation LLC, and Mach 2 Productions Inc., all of which have demonstrated proven capabilities in aviation infrastructure and industrial maintenance services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and technical alignment with Air Force engineering specifications. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with established track records in delivering specialized services under tight operational timelines and stringent security protocols. A defining feature of Ms. Andrews’ procurement strategy is her exclusive use of 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deep institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Every award she manages is structured to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, ensuring that federal investment directly supports underserved entrepreneurs while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability. This consistent application of 8(a) authority underscores her role as a catalyst for equitable economic opportunity within defense contracting. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—though her scope extends to related airfield, hangar, and utility infrastructure projects requiring specialized construction expertise. She procures services involving earthwork, pavement systems, drainage, and structural enhancements critical to air operations, demonstrating deep familiarity with military construction standards and FAA/DoD compliance frameworks.