Andrew Wright

Andrew J. Wright serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and aerospace systems. His role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while executing competitive, transparent, and mission-critical contracts. He specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for propulsion systems, guided missile components, and related engineering services, often working closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements and assess vendor capabilities. Wright’s acquisitions typically involve high-technology, mission-sensitive systems requiring rigorous risk mitigation and supply chain integrity. Wright engages with a diverse base of contractors, primarily Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aerospace propulsion and auxiliary equipment, as well as engineering firms providing design, analysis, and systems integration support. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of meeting stringent performance, security, and delivery timelines, often leveraging multiple award contracts and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to streamline procurement. His working relationships reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven technical expertise and past performance in defense-related domains. While the vast majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted—reflecting a 96.4% non-set-aside rate—Wright maintains a consistent, albeit modest, commitment to small business participation, with approximately 3.6% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. He demonstrates alignment with broader agency goals to promote economic opportunity by ensuring qualified small businesses have equitable access to opportunities within his portfolio. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336415 (guided missile and space vehicle propulsion units), 541330 (engineering services), 336413 (other aircraft parts), and 336419 (other guided missile components), with additional activity in explosives manufacturing (325920). Wright’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of advanced propulsion and aerospace systems, from component sourcing to systems integration, reflecting deep technical fluency in defense aerospace procurement.