Drew So

Andrew So serves as a procurement specialist within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical military infrastructure and operational systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on specialized equipment, facility services, and technical infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Air Force mission readiness requirements. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for analytical laboratory instruments, material handling systems, warehousing solutions, and chemical product supplies, all vital to maintaining installation functionality and environmental compliance. Andrew maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, combining niche technical vendors with established providers capable of delivering specialized equipment and integrated facility solutions. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and vendor reliability, often requiring stringent quality assurance protocols for mission-critical systems. His procurement strategy reflects an even split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses without compromising technical requirements. He consistently prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, with nearly half of his awards reserved for small business concerns, fostering a competitive environment that supports innovation and resilience in the supply base. Andrew’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 334516 for analytical laboratory instrumentation, 333923 for overhead crane and hoist systems, 493190 for specialized warehousing and storage, and 325998 for miscellaneous chemical preparations. His acquisitions support advanced research, facility maintenance, hazardous material handling, and logistics operations, requiring deep domain knowledge in industrial equipment standards, environmental regulations, and defense-specific procurement protocols.