Andrew H. McKenna

Andrew H. McKenna serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. He manages acquisitions for high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge test and evaluation infrastructure to maintain aerospace mission readiness. His portfolio includes complex technical contracts spanning hardware development, system integration, and specialized infrastructure support, aligning closely with the agency’s modernization priorities in electromagnetic compatibility, radar calibration, and real-time data acquisition systems. McKenna maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These vendors provide specialized services in electronic component manufacturing, security systems integration, and facility-based technical support, reflecting a preference for established, technically capable firms with proven experience in defense-critical environments. His contracting patterns suggest a focus on reliability, compliance with military standards, and long-term sustainment capabilities rather than broad competitive bidding. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 22.2% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance indicates a strategic emphasis on leveraging small business innovation where feasible, without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. McKenna’s technical focus centers on NAICS 561621 (security systems), 334419 (electronic components), 334220 (wireless communications equipment), and 238210/238220 (electrical and HVAC contractors), underscoring his role in procuring both advanced electronic systems and the physical infrastructure needed to support them. His expertise lies at the intersection of defense electronics, facility modernization, and mission-critical instrumentation integration.