Andrew L. Fiske

Andrew L. Fiske serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Durham office under the Department of the Army (W911NF), driving acquisitions that advance the Army’s scientific and technical modernization priorities. He specializes in managing research and development contracts focused on disruptive technologies, including autonomy, quantum systems, and intelligence horizon scanning. His role centers on facilitating rapid innovation through strategic R&D partnerships, ensuring alignment with Army priorities in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Fiske oversees the full lifecycle of complex scientific contracts, from solicitation through performance evaluation, emphasizing technical rigor and mission-critical outcomes. Fiske collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of research institutions, defense contractors, and university-affiliated labs engaged in high-risk, high-reward scientific endeavors. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing deep expertise in advanced materials, sensor development, AI-driven analytics, and systems integration for military applications. His working relationships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration, iterative prototyping, and agile contract structures such as Other Transaction Authorities and Basic Ordering Agreements to accelerate innovation cycles. Fiske’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical excellence over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing capability over vendor classification. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, his office may still award to qualified small businesses that demonstrate superior technical merit in open competitions. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—encompassing advanced computing, autonomous systems, quantum sensing, and next-generation materials. He procures services and prototypes that bridge fundamental research and field-deployable capabilities, requiring deep domain expertise in defense-relevant science and engineering disciplines.