Andrew Hadden

Andrew Hadden serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services critical to national security operations. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and managing contract performance to ensure alignment with mission-critical objectives in research, cybersecurity, and systems engineering. He specializes in complex service-based acquisitions that support advanced R&D initiatives, particularly those requiring specialized expertise in social sciences and health-related technical domains. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Hadden routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering high-caliber analytical, engineering, and operational support services. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive fairness, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and performance-based contract structures to ensure accountability and mission effectiveness across the lifecycle of each award. Hadden’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, though he remains compliant with all statutory small business participation requirements and may facilitate subcontracting opportunities as part of prime contract performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), where he acquires services related to policy analysis, behavioral research, and human factors engineering. He also procures specialized health practitioner services under NAICS 621399, supporting interdisciplinary teams that integrate scientific insight with operational readiness. His technical expertise spans evidence-based research methodologies, systems integration, and performance measurement frameworks essential to DHS’s mission advancement.