Andrew C. (DREW) Fairchild

Andrew C. (DREW) Fairchild serves as a senior procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national security and specialized technical services. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-demand professional services. His work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities, often involving sensitive operational requirements and technical expertise. Fairchild routinely handles full-and-open competitions under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk-managed acquisition planning. Fairchild’s contractor relationships are broad-based, engaging a diverse array of professional service providers across both large prime contractors and niche technical firms. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently collaborates with firms possessing deep domain expertise in intelligence support, analytical services, and systems engineering. His procurement approach favors established contractors with proven track records in classified and unclassified environments, emphasizing past performance, security clearances, and technical capability over cost alone. Fairchild’s contracting patterns reflect a strict preference for full-and-open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This indicates a deliberate focus on accessing the broadest possible talent pool to meet mission-critical needs, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic programs. His approach underscores a commitment to capability-driven selection, where qualifications and performance outweigh socioeconomic criteria in award decisions. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and NAICS 928110 (National Security), reflecting expertise in intelligence analysis, defense consulting, cybersecurity support, and strategic planning services. He routinely procures technical advisory services, operational research, and mission-specific analytical tools, demonstrating a deep understanding of defense and intelligence community requirements. His work bridges the gap between policy objectives and technical execution, ensuring acquisitions align with national security imperatives.