Andrew Gabel

Andrew Gabel serves as a key procurement lead within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain critical national security space infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, facility maintenance, and operational support contracts essential to ensuring the readiness and resilience of launch and test site environments. His acquisitions focus on physical infrastructure modernization, utilities systems, security enhancements, and specialized technical services that directly enable space operations. Gabel’s work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with strategic infrastructure resilience goals. He maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for site preparation and earthwork, Diverse Pest Management for environmental compliance services, Tech O.R., LLC for technical support, King Freight LLC for logistics, and Darbonnier Tactical Supply LLC for mission-critical supplies. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade facility sustainment and rapid-response operational support. Gabel prioritizes contractors with demonstrated experience in high-security, mission-essential environments and fosters long-term performance-based partnerships. His procurement strategy strongly emphasizes small business participation, with nearly 70% of contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and over 15% designated for HUBZone firms. This reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access for qualified small and disadvantaged businesses while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Gabel’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), reflecting heavy investment in groundworks, grading, and site development for launch pads and support facilities. He also routinely procures janitorial services (561720), professional training (611430), and specialized manufacturing services including prefabricated wood structures and miscellaneous manufacturing, underscoring his technical expertise in integrated facility sustainment for high-consequence space operations.