Andrew Castengera

Andrew Castengera serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Tracen Cape May (70Z042) unit under the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for managing facility infrastructure contracts that sustain mission-critical Coast Guard installations nationwide. He oversees the acquisition of maintenance, repair, and construction services essential to operational readiness, with a focus on ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and structural integrity standards. His procurement portfolio centers on complex, performance-based contracts for building systems and utility infrastructure, directly supporting the agency’s mission to maintain maritime operational bases in peak condition. Castengera collaborates with a network of qualified contractors specializing in building systems maintenance, particularly in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning services. While specific vendor names are not disclosed in available records, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically proficient firms with proven experience in federal facility modernization. His working relationships emphasize accountability, compliance with federal construction codes, and adherence to performance metrics tied to facility uptime and safety benchmarks. He maintains a strict 100% Small Business Set-Aside policy under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring equitable access for firms certified under various programs including 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB. This approach reinforces the agency’s mandate to foster local economic resilience while cultivating a reliable pool of capable small business vendors. His technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—reflecting a deep specialization in HVAC systems, mechanical infrastructure upgrades, and building utility retrofits. He procures services involving refrigerant management, ductwork rehabilitation, boiler system overhauls, and energy-efficient retrofits, requiring contractors with federal facility experience and knowledge of Coast Guard-specific operational constraints.