Andre Tirado

Andre Tirado serves as a procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, responsible for managing critical acquisitions of mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential to naval, land, and expeditionary systems. He oversees the sourcing of high-reliability industrial parts—including valves, sealing devices, power transmission equipment, and ordnance accessories—that ensure the operational readiness of military platforms. His work directly supports DLA’s mission to sustain global logistics readiness through timely, performance-driven contract actions, with a focus on complex, technical specifications requiring rigorous engineering validation and supply chain assurance. Tirado maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as Triman Industries Inc., ECI Defense Group, Inc., ITL LLC, Kampi Components Co Inc, and Pioneer Industries, LLC. These partnerships are built on proven capability in manufacturing precision components to military standards, with an emphasis on quality control, traceability, and just-in-time delivery. His contracting approach prioritizes established vendors with demonstrated expertise in defense-grade fabrication, fluid power systems, and industrial hardware, fostering long-term supplier reliability over transactional engagements. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, regularly awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Tirado’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 333996 (Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing), 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), and 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing). He specializes in procuring mission-critical components such as hydraulic and pneumatic valves, mechanical seals, pumps, and compressor systems used in armored vehicles, shipboard systems, and expeditionary equipment, requiring deep domain knowledge in mechanical engineering standards and defense-specific performance requirements.