Andrew Piro

Andrew Piro serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7N1 USPFO Activity TN ARNG under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions that sustain operational readiness at Tennessee Army National Guard installations. His role centers on acquiring critical logistical and facility support services—including food service systems, lodging infrastructure, and maintenance of garrison facilities—to ensure safe, habitable, and mission-ready environments for personnel. Piro executes a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, balancing urgency with compliance, and frequently handles both simplified acquisitions and negotiated procurements for mission-critical infrastructure and equipment. Piro maintains a consistent working relationship with OPEX SOLUTIONS INC as a primary contractor, engaging them across multiple contract vehicles to deliver integrated facility and operational support solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capacity in military logistics and base operations, while also fostering collaborative partnerships that emphasize performance-based service delivery and contract compliance. These vendor relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and long-term contract performance tracking, indicating a focus on reliability and mission continuity. His contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating active support for small business participation. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small firms without compromising mission requirements. Piro’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories including 332420 (heavy-gauge metal tank manufacturing), 334220 (radio and communications equipment), and 493110 (general warehousing and storage), reflecting a technical domain centered on durable infrastructure, communication systems, and supply chain logistics. He routinely procures specialized equipment for field operations, facility maintenance components, and storage solutions critical to garrison sustainment, demonstrating deep familiarity with military-grade specifications and defense supply chain standards.