Andrew fernandez

Andrew Fernandez serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a critical role in securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications services and network solutions, with a focus on deploying secure virtual private networks, enhancing interoperability across military platforms, and transitioning legacy systems to resilient, high-capacity architectures. His procurement activities support the agency’s mandate to ensure uninterrupted, classified, and unclassified connectivity for defense and federal operations, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations and cybersecurity standards. Fernandez maintains established relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships center on end-to-end telecom infrastructure, fiber-optic deployment, network engineering, and secure communications systems. His contracting approach reflects a preference for proven, large-capacity vendors with demonstrated experience in defense-grade telecommunications, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and multiple-award contracts to ensure rapid response and scalability across global operational theaters. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 96.3% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the technical complexity and urgency of mission requirements. While small business participation is limited at 3.7%, it is strategically directed toward qualified firms capable of delivering specialized telecom services that meet stringent DoD security and performance benchmarks. Though NAICS data is not available, his portfolio consistently targets advanced telecommunications services, including broadband network modernization, satellite and terrestrial link integration, and secure data transport solutions. His expertise lies in procuring mission-enabling technologies that support DoD’s transition to software-defined networks and zero-trust architectures, ensuring connectivity that is both agile and hardened against evolving cyber threats.