Andrew Cooney

Andrew Cooney serves as the primary contracting lead for the Commander (M00264), a critical element within the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining and modernizing naval warfighting systems. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical defense capabilities, with a sharp focus on armored vehicle systems, tactical computing infrastructure, and integrated sensor platforms. Cooney ensures procurement activities align with the agency’s strategic imperatives to enhance operational readiness through advanced military technology, overseeing full-spectrum contracts from requirements development through contract award and performance management. His role is central to translating operational needs into executable acquisition strategies that support naval dominance in contested environments. Cooney maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized defense contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These vendors are frequently engaged for their expertise in armored vehicle manufacturing, systems integration, and mission-specific engineering support. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in military hardware development, favoring vendors with proven track records in delivering ruggedized, cyber-secure, and field-deployable systems under stringent DoD compliance standards. Cooney’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing performance, readiness, and interoperability above small business participation metrics. While small businesses may participate as subcontractors, the primary contract awards are awarded based on technical merit and system suitability, reflecting the mission-critical nature of the procurements. His primary acquisition focus is exclusively under NAICS 336992—Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing—underscoring deep specialization in the design, integration, and sustainment of protected mobility platforms and associated combat systems. He procures advanced armored vehicles, survivability enhancements, integrated command and control interfaces, and mission-specific armor configurations tailored for naval expeditionary forces, demonstrating expertise in ground combat systems that support maritime expeditionary operations.