Andrew M. Heard

Andrew M. Heard serves as a Contract Administrator within the Department of the Air Force’s FA5004 354 Cons Pk facility, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain and modernize expeditionary infrastructure and mission-critical operational systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for industrial maintenance, equipment leasing, and environmental services essential to airfield readiness and facility resilience. Heard ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in preventive maintenance, rapid deployment, and infrastructure modernization, often handling complex, multi-year task orders requiring technical oversight and performance-based contracting. Heard maintains a consistent working relationship with COMBAT MEDICAL SYSTEMS LLC, a key vendor providing specialized support services critical to facility operations. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in niche industrial domains, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure reliability and operational continuity. He actively engages vendors through competitive solicitations, performance evaluations, and contract administration protocols to maintain accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Heard consistently structures procurements to maximize small business set-asides, with approximately two-thirds of his awards designated under the FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Aside category. His contracting approach reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms in technical service areas aligned with the agency’s mission. His procurement focus centers on three primary NAICS categories: 332813 for electroplating and surface treatment services essential to corrosion control on military equipment; 532490 for the rental and leasing of specialized industrial machinery; and 562111 for solid waste collection and disposal services at remote installations. These domains reflect his technical expertise in sustaining expeditionary environments through integrated, mission-enabling support systems.