Andre Kinney

Andre Kinney serves as a key procurement lead within the Agricultural Marketing Service’s 3J14 office, responsible for managing the acquisition of processed and preserved agricultural commodities to support federal nutrition assistance programs. His work directly advances the agency’s mission to ensure a reliable, safe, and shelf-stable food supply for vulnerable populations. He specializes in complex, high-volume contracts for dairy, frozen, and ready-to-eat food products, overseeing the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with USDA’s food assistance priorities, emphasizing nutritional quality, supply chain resilience, and compliance with federal food safety standards. Kinney maintains a consistent working relationship with Navcor Logistics LLC, a primary contractor for the distribution and logistics of perishable and shelf-stable food commodities. His procurement approach favors established vendors with demonstrated capacity in cold-chain logistics, food processing, and large-scale commodity fulfillment. While he engages with a limited pool of qualified suppliers, his partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability, performance accountability, and adherence to strict USDA quality control protocols. Vendor selection is driven by technical capability, compliance history, and operational scalability rather than frequent competition. Kinney’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects a mission-driven focus on maximizing efficiency and ensuring consistent supply continuity for critical nutrition programs, prioritizing proven capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all vendors must meet rigorous federal food safety and quality assurance standards regardless of size. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 311513 (Cheese Manufacturing), 311514 (Dry and Evaporated Dairy Products), and 311225 (Fats and Oils Refining), with additional activity in frozen specialty foods and breakfast cereal manufacturing. He specializes in sourcing ingredients and finished products that meet USDA’s nutritional specifications for federal assistance programs, requiring deep familiarity with food science, preservation technologies, and regulatory compliance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.