Andre D. Thurman

Andre D. Thurman serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of federal acquisitions focused on administrative support, facility maintenance, and specialized industrial services. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s contracting mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while promoting equitable access for small and socioeconomic disadvantaged businesses. His acquisitions typically encompass office administrative services, commercial machinery repair, finish carpentry, and miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing, requiring a nuanced understanding of both service-based and light manufacturing supply chains. Thurman cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, certified disadvantaged firms, and established contractors capable of delivering specialized technical and operational support. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations balanced with targeted set-asides to foster vendor diversity. He engages with contractors who demonstrate capacity in niche service delivery, particularly those with expertise in facility maintenance, industrial equipment repair, and custom metal fabrication. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 40% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 10% reserved specifically for SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSBs). This reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, aligning with federal goals to expand opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs. He consistently structures solicitations to maximize participation from small and disadvantaged firms without compromising acquisition efficiency. Thurman’s primary NAICS focus areas include Office Administrative Services (561110), Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair (811310), Finish Carpentry (238350), and Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999). His expertise lies in procuring mission-critical support services and custom-fabricated components essential to facility operations and infrastructure maintenance, demonstrating deep familiarity with both service and light manufacturing domains.