Andre Frantz

Andre Frantz serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting critical acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to advance oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal science. He manages a portfolio of contracts focused on maritime infrastructure, scientific instrumentation, and technical training services, ensuring alignment with NOAA’s operational and research objectives. His work directly enables the deployment of advanced monitoring systems, vessel maintenance capabilities, and workforce development initiatives essential to environmental stewardship and maritime safety. Frantz handles complex procurement actions under FAR Part 15, often involving technical evaluations and performance-based contract structures. Frantz maintains established relationships with a select group of contractors, including Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado. These partnerships reflect a mix of specialized engineering, environmental management, training, and marine construction expertise. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for firms with proven experience in coastal infrastructure, oceanographic support services, and regulatory-compliant environmental remediation, suggesting a collaborative, performance-driven approach to vendor engagement. A strong advocate for small business participation, Frantz consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over 64% of his awards designated for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and leverage the agility of small firms in delivering specialized technical and environmental services. His procurement practices align with federal socioeconomic goals, actively encouraging participation from small disadvantaged, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses within NOAA’s operational ecosystem. Frantz’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 336612 (Boat Building), reflecting NOAA’s reliance on vessel modernization and maintenance for scientific missions. He also procures engineering services (541330) and professional training (611430), demonstrating expertise in acquiring mission-critical technical support and workforce development solutions for NOAA’s scientific and operational teams.