Andre R. Dickson

Andre R. Dickson serves as a Contract Specialist with HQ USASOC Contracting (H92239), supporting the U.S. Army Special Operations Command in acquiring mission-critical services that enhance the readiness, leadership, and tactical proficiency of special operations forces. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, primarily focused on professional and management development training, educational support services, and specialized instructional programs aligned with SOF doctrinal requirements. His acquisitions ensure that personnel receive high-fidelity, scenario-based training and adaptive learning solutions critical to operational success in complex environments. Dickson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SOF LANDING LLC, TERRESTRIS, LLC, and STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, INC. These vendors provide tailored training systems, simulation tools, curriculum development, and operational support services designed for elite military units. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous requirement validation, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure scalability and mission adaptability across diverse operational theaters. Notably, Dickson’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, indicating a strategic focus on selecting the most capable providers regardless of socioeconomic designation. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, his evaluations emphasize technical merit, past performance, and mission alignment, ensuring that all vendors compete on a level playing field based on capability and compliance. His primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), which encompasses the development and integration of specialized training equipment, adaptive learning hardware, and custom-manufactured instructional systems. This reflects deep technical expertise in procuring non-standard, mission-unique devices and integrated solutions that support SOF-specific training environments, from tactical simulators to doctrinal assessment platforms.