Andrew

Andrew Grocott serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for maintenance, communications, and infrastructure services essential to operational readiness, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. His work directly supports the modernization and sustainment of airborne and ground support systems, with a focus on facility upgrades, logistics enablement, and secure communications infrastructure. Grocott specializes in full lifecycle contracting—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring timely delivery of services critical to mission continuity. Grocott maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC, GOCRAFTS LLC, DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC., M-80 SYSTEMS, INC., and MIC INDUSTRIES INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of construction, technical systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize quality, compliance, and mission alignment. He routinely engages with contractors possessing proven experience in defense-compatible environments and understands the unique exigencies of military installation operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Grocott consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over two-thirds of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages 8(a) and HUBZone programs to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and geographically targeted firms, aligning with Air Force mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracting. His pattern of award distribution reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of supporting agile, responsive logistics. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing) and 621111 (Offices of Physicians), indicating a unique blend of facility support and medical infrastructure needs. He also procures specialized equipment under NAICS 325211 and 334220, demonstrating technical expertise in plastics-based components and wireless communications hardware. Grocott’s domain knowledge spans facility modernization, medical support systems, and mission-critical communications, making him a key enabler of Air Force installation resilience.