Andrew Peterson

Andrew Leigh Peterson serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA5209 374th Contracting Package under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure, facility services, and logistics support essential to mission readiness at U.S. military installations in Japan. He executes full-cycle contracting actions for complex, mission-critical requirements including facility maintenance, transportation systems, and institutional equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational standards. His portfolio emphasizes sustainment contracts that directly support personnel safety, environmental compliance, and base operability across geographically dispersed units. Peterson maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of contractors including KOTRACK INCORPORATED, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and KOTSUKENSETSU CO., LTD., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility management, communications infrastructure, and international logistics support. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service delivery, and contractor reliability over short-term cost savings, fostering stable partnerships that ensure continuity in high-stakes operational environments. Peterson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict no set-aside policy, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on technical capability, global vendor readiness, and mission-critical delivery over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the unique operational constraints and urgency of overseas military sustainment. His contracting decisions prioritize mission necessity and vendor capacity over socioeconomic program participation. His primary NAICS focus areas include Institutional Furniture Manufacturing, Office Administrative Services, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, and Testing Laboratories and Services, reflecting a diverse but highly specialized procurement profile centered on facility infrastructure, administrative support, and technical validation services. He routinely acquires custom-built institutional furnishings, facility maintenance systems, and compliance testing services critical to sustaining U.S. Air Force operations in the Indo-Pacific region.