Andrew Ness

Andrew Ness serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness through expert technical and administrative services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. His work ensures that mission-essential capabilities are delivered through compliant, performance-based acquisitions aligned with DoD procurement directives. He routinely handles complex professional services contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation, often involving long-term, performance-driven task orders under IDIQ vehicles. Ness maintains consistent working relationships with high-capacity contractors including SIGMATECH, INC., a provider of advanced technical and analytical support, and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, which delivers specialized research and engineering services. His procurement approach favors established institutional partners with proven expertise in defense-relevant domains, particularly in software development, data analytics, and systems integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep domain knowledge, robust past performance, and the ability to scale support across classified and unclassified environments. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations. Only 6.7% are reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses, indicating a primary focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not a dominant driver, he remains compliant with all federal requirements and occasionally leverages socioeconomic programs when they align with mission-critical needs. Ness’s procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), and 813920 (Professional Organizations), reflecting a core focus on software development, IT modernization, and technical consulting services. He also procures support services under 721110 and 423430, indicating ancillary needs for logistics, facility support, and hardware/software distribution. His expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical, high-integrity technical services that directly enable Air Force readiness and cyber resilience.