Andrew J. Doerschuk

Andrew J. Doerschuk serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a primary focus on research and development in physical and engineering sciences. His work ensures the acquisition of advanced systems engineering, cybersecurity solutions, and technical expertise essential to maintaining the integrity of DHS’s critical infrastructure and R&D initiatives. Doerschuk’s procurement activities are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to advance scientific innovation and safeguard national systems through compliant, efficient, and technically sound contracting practices. Doerschuk collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in high-complexity scientific and engineering services, including firms with deep expertise in systems integration, applied physics, and cybersecurity research. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with vendors possessing advanced technical capabilities and proven performance in federal R&D environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and adherence to FAR and DHS-specific acquisition protocols, fostering long-term partnerships built on accountability and mission alignment. Doerschuk’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under non-set-aside procedures. This indicates a deliberate focus on sourcing the most qualified technical providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and mission fit over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted in his portfolio, he remains compliant with all applicable regulations and may consider small businesses when they demonstrate superior technical merit. His procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). He procures specialized services including advanced modeling and simulation, materials science research, network resilience engineering, and technical analysis for homeland security applications, requiring deep domain expertise in engineering sciences and federal R&D compliance.