Andrew J. Nelson

Andrew J. Nelson serves as Chief of the Construction Flight within the FA4427 60th Contracting Logistics Group, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining critical infrastructure supporting air force training, medical operations, and public demonstration missions. In this leadership role, he oversees the planning, solicitation, and execution of construction-related acquisitions, ensuring alignment with mission-critical readiness requirements. His portfolio primarily focuses on water and sewer line construction, related underground utilities, and associated civil works that support base infrastructure resilience. Nelson ensures compliance with federal construction standards and coordinates closely with engineering and environmental teams to deliver projects that meet operational and regulatory benchmarks. Nelson maintains consistent procurement partnerships with CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., both of which are experienced in complex civil construction and utility infrastructure projects. These relationships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with contractors possessing proven expertise in municipal-scale water systems, trenching, pipe installation, and stormwater management under stringent military construction protocols. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to project timelines essential to maintaining base operational continuity. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Nelson directs 100% of his construction acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms. This policy reflects a deliberate and institutionalized commitment to fostering economic opportunity within the defense construction sector, prioritizing firms with demonstrated capability in civil infrastructure without reliance on large business subcontractors. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction—where he specializes in procuring services for potable water distribution, sanitary sewer conveyance, storm drainage systems, and related trenchless technologies. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of utility infrastructure procurement, from needs assessment and specification development to contract administration and performance evaluation, ensuring that construction outcomes directly support the Air Force’s mission-critical infrastructure demands.