Andre Toves

Andre Toves serves as a key procurement lead within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to maintain cutting-edge technical and scientific readiness. He manages acquisitions of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training programs. His work ensures the sustained operational capability of advanced analytical facilities through strategic sourcing of high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and facility modernization hardware. Toves operates within a highly technical procurement environment where compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications is paramount. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., all of which provide niche technical solutions ranging from drone-based data collection to high-resolution imaging systems and precision manufacturing components. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and custom-engineered support systems, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical reliability and rapid response capabilities. Toves exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, ensuring diverse vendors with specialized technical capabilities can compete for mission-critical contracts without exclusion. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337214 (Office Furniture, except Wood), where he procures custom-engineered laboratory workstations and ergonomic technical stations, alongside NAICS 332999 for fabricated metal components and NAICS 561990 for specialized technical support services. His expertise spans the integration of laboratory infrastructure with advanced research equipment, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in aerospace education and scientific facility operations.