Andrew Hotaling

Andrew Hotaling serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across scientific, technical, and laboratory support services. In his role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical acquisitions that support research and analytical capabilities. He typically handles competitive sealed bids, request for proposals, and simplified acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, focusing on high-technical-demand contracts requiring rigorous evaluation of scientific merit, technical approach, and past performance. His work directly supports the agency’s operational readiness and innovation goals through strategic sourcing of specialized professional services. While specific contractor names are not available, Hotaling maintains a broad network of vendors ranging from large prime contractors to small businesses with niche technical expertise. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitation. He engages with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in physical and engineering sciences, laboratory instrumentation, and technical consulting, fostering relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance rather than exclusive partnerships. Hotaling’s set-aside preferences reveal a strong orientation toward unrestricted contracting, with 91.1% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 6.7% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 2.2% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission needs, demonstrating prudent use of set-aside authorities where appropriate. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), accounting for over one-third of his portfolio. He also regularly procures services under 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in laboratory automation, scientific instrumentation, and technical advisory services. His contracting activity centers on high-complexity, science-driven requirements that demand specialized technical understanding and rigorous evaluation criteria.