Andres Medina

Andres A. Medina serves as a Contract Specialist with the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for industrial maintenance, marine systems repair, and engineering services critical to vessel readiness. He specializes in procurement actions under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with defense logistics requirements while aligning acquisitions with the Command’s mission to maintain propulsion systems, marine HVAC, navigation instrumentation, and shipyard infrastructure. His work directly supports the operational endurance of government-owned vessels through timely and technically sound contracting solutions. Medina cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse base of vendors specializing in industrial repair, marine engineering, and shipbuilding services. He regularly engages with small and mid-sized firms possessing niche expertise in mechanical system overhaul, metal coating, and marine equipment refurbishment. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical validation, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality, reliability, and regulatory adherence. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his pattern of engagement reflects a preference for firms with proven experience in Navy vessel support environments. Medina demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 73% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, with a notable emphasis on 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the defense industrial base. His contracting patterns align with DoD goals to enhance resilience through diversified vendor networks and inclusive procurement practices. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, followed by shipbuilding and repair (336611) and engineering services (541330). He routinely procures services related to propulsion system overhauls, hull integrity maintenance, marine instrumentation calibration, and metal fabrication for vessel upgrades, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval maritime support domains.