Andrew S. Kohler

Andrew S. Kohler serves as a key procurement lead within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Office of Contracting Services, overseeing the acquisition of geospatial intelligence capabilities critical to national defense and humanitarian operations. He manages a portfolio of technical contracts focused on surveying, mapping, and geospatial data systems, ensuring alignment with NGA’s mission to modernize its geospatial infrastructure. Kohler specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions for advanced analytical platforms, remote sensing support, and geospatial data integration services, frequently engaging with contractors to deliver mission-critical geospatial intelligence products under strict compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. His primary contractor relationship is with ECS Federal, LLC, a trusted partner in delivering geospatial analytics, systems integration, and data engineering solutions. Kohler’s procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, high-capacity vendors with proven expertise in geospatial technologies and secure cloud-based data environments. His working relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-driven engagements that emphasize technical excellence, data interoperability, and rapid deployment of mission-ready systems. Kohler’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible talent pool of technical experts rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing mission capability and technical readiness over socioeconomic categories. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services) and 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services), with additional activity in 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). He routinely acquires high-precision geospatial data collection, georeferenced imagery analysis, and geospatial software development services, demonstrating deep expertise in remote sensing, GIS platforms, and geospatial data infrastructure modernization.