Andrew Lyter

Andrew Lyter supports the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech (N00104) in procuring mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to sustaining U.S. Navy weapon systems. He manages acquisition activities for high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, precision machining components, and circuit board manufacturing equipment, ensuring operational readiness across naval platforms. His work directly enables maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts for advanced naval platforms through rigorous technical evaluation and contract administration aligned with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements. Lyter maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense industrial base vendors, most notably Raytheon Company, which appears repeatedly as a primary contractor for complex electro-mechanical systems. He also engages with specialized suppliers such as AMD International Technologies LLC and The Entwistle Company LLC, often partnering with firms possessing niche expertise in precision manufacturing and military-grade component fabrication. These relationships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in quality control, configuration management, and compliance with military specifications. Set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 97% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic criteria. Small business participation remains limited, accounting for only 3% of awards, primarily under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), suggesting a procurement environment prioritizing scale, reliability, and defense industrial base continuity. Lyter’s procurement portfolio centers on NAICS codes 332216 (saw blades and handtools), 333923 (overhead crane and hoist systems), 334416 (passive electronic components), 335931 (current-carrying wiring devices), and 333998 (miscellaneous machinery). His technical domain expertise spans precision mechanical systems, electrical subsystems, and industrial equipment critical to weapon system sustainment, reflecting deep familiarity with defense-grade manufacturing standards and supply chain resilience requirements.