Andrew S Klimas

Andrew S. Klimas serves as a Contract Specialist within the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to secure reliable, secure, and efficient operational infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on IT modernization, systems integration, cybersecurity, and facility-related services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with SSA’s strategic priorities. His work directly enables the delivery of critical social security benefits by safeguarding the technological and physical systems underpinning public trust. Klimas maintains established working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co., Inc., and Colorid, LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capability vendors in IT, facility management, and specialized construction services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, resulting in long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, compliance, and delivery reliability. These relationships are cultivated through rigorous source selection processes and continuous performance monitoring to ensure mission-critical outcomes. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 16.7% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising operational scale or technical requirements, prioritizing competition and value over socioeconomic quotas. Klimas’ primary NAICS focus lies in Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423420), indicating heavy procurement of hardware, peripherals, and integrated office systems, complemented by significant activity in Other Computer Related Services (541519) and miscellaneous technical services. His expertise spans procurement of commercial off-the-shelf IT equipment, facility maintenance systems, and ancillary administrative services essential to SSA’s day-to-day operations and digital transformation initiatives.