Andrew Ryan Cary

Andrew Ryan Cary serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions supporting personnel readiness, communications infrastructure, and base sustainment operations. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of services and supplies essential to maintaining operational tempo across garrisoned and deployed environments, with a focus on IT systems, security services, medical logistics, and facility support. He executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while aligning procurements with Air Force strategic priorities in cybersecurity, training, and logistics readiness. Cary maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SupplyCore LLC, CyberProTex, LLC, AADS Office Solutions Int’l LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., partnering with vendors that deliver specialized IT, communications, security, and supply chain solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established providers with proven capability in military-grade systems and secure logistics, while also engaging niche suppliers for mission-specific needs such as medical equipment distribution and facility maintenance. These relationships are characterized by sustained performance, technical reliability, and adherence to defense acquisition standards. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 70% of actions conducted without set-aside, while maintaining a robust 30% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, Cary consistently facilitates opportunities for small businesses across diverse sectors, reinforcing Air Force goals for broad-based economic participation and resilience in the supply base. His primary NAICS focus areas include Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), and Other Computer Related Services (541519), reflecting expertise in procuring medical logistics, physical security services, and IT support solutions. He routinely manages acquisitions for secure communications hardware, protective equipment, and facility-related supplies, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-specific technical requirements and supply chain constraints.