Andrew Ramey

Andrew Ramey serves as a key procurement professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of aerospace operations at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on mission-enabling infrastructure, aircraft maintenance support, and facility services critical to airpower readiness. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for specialized equipment, technical services, and construction-related work that directly supports aircraft systems, training environments, and base operational continuity. Ramey operates within the full spectrum of federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance while delivering timely, cost-effective solutions to sustain Air Force combat readiness. Ramey maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span industrial equipment supply, facility maintenance, technical services, and specialized logistics support. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance-based outcomes, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-adjacent environments. He cultivates long-term vendor relationships grounded in accountability and mission alignment, ensuring seamless integration of contracted services into complex operational ecosystems. Ramey demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 30% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 3% of awards are reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden socioeconomic inclusion. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of targeted set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with Department of Defense goals for equitable contracting opportunities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611699 for specialized technical instruction and workforce development, alongside niche categories such as flooring contractors (238330), carpet manufacturing (314110), metal container fabrication (332439), and food service contracting (722310). These reflect a broad-based approach to sustaining base infrastructure and personnel readiness, blending traditional construction and industrial services with unique support functions critical to daily operations.