Andrew W. Carrington

Andrew W. Carrington serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist within the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, where he leads the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical digital infrastructure and technical services. Responsible for managing full-spectrum contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—he ensures alignment with federal procurement regulations and the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize data-driven agricultural systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses computing infrastructure, cloud-based data processing, and web hosting services essential to sustaining the USDA’s operational and analytical capabilities. Carrington maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC, SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, reflecting a preference for proven vendors with demonstrated expertise in federal IT modernization and facility support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in compliance, accountability, and technical reliability. His acquisition strategy reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on open competition to secure the most capable and innovative solutions without socioeconomic restrictions. This approach prioritizes technical merit and value over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the agency’s need for scalable, enterprise-grade systems. Carrington’s procurement activity is exclusively concentrated under NAICS 518210, specializing in computing infrastructure providers, data processing, and web hosting services. He regularly acquires cloud migration support, cybersecurity-enabled hosting platforms, data analytics tools, and managed IT services critical to the USDA’s digital transformation initiatives, demonstrating deep expertise in federal IT procurement and infrastructure modernization.