Andrew Merdoc

Andrew Merdoc serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-apg Adelphi office of the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical scientific and engineering capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on high-precision laboratory instrumentation, electronic measurement systems, and secure computing infrastructure essential to advanced defense R&D. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to enable cutting-edge physical and engineering sciences through reliable, technically rigorous procurement of specialized equipment and maintenance services, ensuring operational readiness and innovation across Army laboratories. Merdoc maintains sustained partnerships with a select group of technical vendors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility integration, PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC. for vacuum and surface analysis systems, JAXON ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE LLC for precision equipment calibration, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for secure data acquisition platforms, and ILLUMINA, INC. for advanced genomic instrumentation. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based service delivery, favoring suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade instrumentation and compliance with federal security standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions (77.5%), Merdoc demonstrates a consistent commitment to small business participation, with over 22% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services, aligning with Army goals to broaden the industrial base and foster innovation among niche suppliers. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring mass spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and precision control systems. He also regularly engages in research and development contracting under NAICS 541715, supporting experimental engineering services and test infrastructure development for next-generation defense technologies.