Andrew J. Ferris

Andrew J. Ferris serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical infrastructure, maintenance, and communications services essential to air base operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning facility modernization, equipment repair, and logistics support systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning with strategic Air Force sustainment goals. His work directly supports the integrity of airborne and ground-based operational systems through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Ferris maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC, GOCRAFTS LLC, DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC., M-80 SYSTEMS, INC., and MIC INDUSTRIES INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized industrial and technical service providers capable of delivering prefabricated metal components, industrial instrumentation, and communications infrastructure tailored to military facility requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear technical specifications, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ferris prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 65% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of small firms in supporting Air Force infrastructure needs. His contracting patterns consistently favor small business participation without reliance on other socioeconomic categories, demonstrating a focused commitment to broad-based small business engagement. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing), accounting for over one-third of his portfolio, alongside significant activity in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516) and industrial material handling equipment (333924). This specialization underscores his technical expertise in procuring durable, precision-engineered systems critical to facility sustainment, maintenance operations, and mission-critical testing environments within Air Force installations.