Andrew D. Kropkowski

Andrew D. Kropkowski serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where he plays a critical role in managing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His responsibilities include the full lifecycle procurement of mission-critical marine systems, from solicitation and evaluation to contract award and administration. Kropkowski specializes in technical acquisitions supporting ship repair, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment essential to operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. He works closely with engineering and logistics teams to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications for naval infrastructure. Kropkowski maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industrial partners including Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc., Vigor Marine LLC, JAG Industrial Services, Inc., G.I. Industrial-Marine, LLC, and L1 Enterprises Incorporated. These vendors provide specialized marine propulsion, fluid power systems, industrial ventilation, and vessel maintenance services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical validation to ensure reliability in harsh maritime environments. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Kropkowski consistently allocates approximately 20% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. He actively engages with qualified small manufacturers and service providers to foster competition and innovation within the maritime industrial base, without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone. His technical focus centers on NAICS 333996 (Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing), 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing), 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), and 333413 (Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower Manufacturing). He procures mission-critical components including hydraulic systems, air compression units, auxiliary engines, and ventilation equipment essential to cutter survivability and crew safety, reflecting deep expertise in marine mechanical and thermal systems.