Andre D. Desima

Andre D. Desima serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement analysis and market research to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing and competitive procurement practices. His portfolio primarily includes service-based and specialized technical contracts, with a focus on construction support, aerospace components, and professional services. Desima’s work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities while upholding transparency, fairness, and regulatory integrity in all procurement actions. While specific contractor names are not available, Desima maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering collaboration across diverse market segments. He routinely engages with firms capable of delivering complex technical services and niche manufacturing solutions, often requiring specialized certifications or technical expertise. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and mission readiness. Desima demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote disadvantaged business enterprise participation. His contracting patterns align with federal goals to increase small business access to government opportunities, consistently prioritizing small business eligibility criteria and ensuring proper certification verification throughout the acquisition process. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 238290 and 238220 for building equipment and HVAC contracting, 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment manufacturing, and 541930 and 541519 for translation services and other computer-related professional services. This technical diversity underscores his expertise in managing specialized, non-standard acquisitions that require nuanced understanding of industry standards, regulatory compliance, and technical performance requirements.