Andrew Mika

Andrew Mika serves as the primary procurement lead for the Western-Upper Great Plains Region within the Department of Energy, overseeing the acquisition of critical energy infrastructure components essential to grid resilience and rural power reliability. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on electrical transmission and distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, battery storage units, and supporting field hardware. His role is central to executing the agency’s mission of modernizing aging infrastructure in remote regions through strategic, technically rigorous contracting that prioritizes durability, interoperability, and long-term operational sustainability. Mika maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including L1 Enterprises Incorporated, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Energy by Native American Design Corp, Leskca Incorporated, and Nassau Electrical Supply Corp. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in field-deployable electrical systems, site preparation for transmission corridors, and supply chain logistics tailored to rural and underserved geographies. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and on-site execution capability, particularly for complex infrastructure upgrades requiring coordination with utility operators and tribal entities. A strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion defines Mika’s procurement strategy, with 71.4% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He routinely prioritizes small disadvantaged businesses, Native-owned enterprises, and HUBZone-certified contractors, aligning with the region’s emphasis on community engagement and economic development in underserved areas. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to build local capacity while ensuring access to qualified, mission-aligned vendors. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to electrical equipment manufacturing, including switchgear and switchboard apparatus (335313), battery manufacturing (335910), and miscellaneous electrical components (335999), alongside support services for infrastructure deployment (561990). These categories reflect his domain expertise in procuring high-voltage components, energy storage systems, and field service support critical to grid modernization initiatives across the Western-Upper Great Plains.