Andrew Simpson

Andrew Simpson serves as a procurement specialist within the Florida Department of Purchasing (FASD), supporting the state’s mission to secure critical infrastructure and public safety services through strategic acquisition practices. His role centers on managing contracts for security guards and patrol services, ensuring the reliable protection of state facilities, transportation hubs, and public utility sites. He executes full lifecycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—aligning all acquisitions with Florida’s operational resilience goals and compliance with state procurement statutes. Simpson maintains consistent vendor relationships with a broad base of security service providers, including both regional and national firms specializing in licensed protective services, mobile patrol operations, and access control systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to meet stringent training, certification, and response time standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he fosters stable, long-term partnerships with vendors demonstrating proven reliability, compliance with state security protocols, and scalable service delivery across multiple jurisdictions. Simpson’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under general competitive procedures. This reflects a deliberate focus on open competition to ensure the highest quality and cost-effective service delivery, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences, his process remains transparent and equitable, adhering strictly to Florida’s competitive bidding requirements and merit-based selection criteria. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—encompassing armed and unarmed security personnel, vehicle patrols, alarm response, and facility monitoring. He specializes in acquiring services that support public safety infrastructure, including state buildings, transit stations, and utility control centers, requiring contractors to comply with Florida Statutes Chapter 493 and state-certified training standards. His domain expertise lies in operational security procurement, with deep familiarity in risk-based service requirements and performance metrics for protective services.