Andre Thorntron

Andre Thornton serves as a Contract Specialist with the W2SD Endist Baltimore under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical infrastructure support services. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Thornton specializes in facility maintenance, environmental services, and commercial construction acquisitions that directly support military readiness and federal property sustainment across Army installations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC, and MATTHEWS GROUP INC, often engaging them for complex, multi-year service delivery. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering reliability and operational continuity. He also actively collaborates with small, niche firms such as CHEROENHAKA NOTTOWAY ENTERPRISES, LLC and CURTIN MARITIME CORP, ensuring diverse technical capabilities are leveraged to meet mission-critical needs. Thornton demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 80% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He prioritizes opportunities for small businesses across multiple categories, consistently utilizing set-asides to promote equitable access and foster growth among disadvantaged and community-based vendors. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand small business participation while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), with significant activity in solid waste collection (562111) and commercial/institutional construction (236220). Thornton’s expertise centers on facility operations support, environmental compliance services, and building maintenance contracts that sustain the Army’s physical infrastructure and ensure mission-critical readiness.