Andrew l Baker

Andrew Baker serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (N00104), responsible for acquiring mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for high-reliability subsystems, including bare printed circuit boards, current-carrying wiring devices, precision valve assemblies, and specialized instrumentation for electrical signal testing. His acquisitions directly support the maintenance, repair, and modernization of advanced naval platforms, ensuring mission-critical systems remain functional under extreme operational conditions. Baker operates within a technically demanding environment requiring strict adherence to military specifications and quality assurance standards. He maintains consistent, long-term relationships with top-tier defense contractors including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade electronics and mechanical subsystems. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, traceability, and compliance with DoD technical requirements, often resulting in repeat engagements with the same suppliers due to their expertise in specialized naval applications and certified manufacturing processes. Baker’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the highest-quality, most reliable suppliers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all vendors must meet stringent defense-grade quality and certification benchmarks. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334412 (bare printed circuit board manufacturing) and 335931 (current-carrying wiring device manufacturing), with significant activity in communications equipment, power transformers, and electrical test instrumentation. This technical domain expertise ensures the procurement of components essential for sensor networks, guidance systems, and power distribution units aboard naval vessels and weapon platforms.