Andy Doklovic

Andy Doklovic serves as a Technical Representative and End User within the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Office of Acquisition and Procurement, playing a critical role in bridging scientific requirements with procurement execution. He supports the acquisition of high-precision laboratory and field equipment essential to agricultural research, including ultra-low-temperature freezers, micro-CT scanners, and sterilization systems. His expertise ensures that technical specifications align with mission-critical research operations, enabling the agency to maintain operational readiness for cutting-edge scientific investigations. Doklovic collaborates closely with procurement staff to define performance requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and validate technical compliance for complex instrumentation and fabricated metal components. He maintains active relationships with contractors specializing in agricultural machinery, fabricated metal products, and specialized support services. Key partners include MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility-related infrastructure, LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC. for logistics and handling of sensitive materials, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for advanced technical equipment. His working pattern emphasizes direct technical engagement with vendors to ensure equipment meets stringent research standards, often requiring customized configurations and rigorous validation protocols. Doklovic’s procurement activity reflects a 100% preference for open competition with no set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic categorizations. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, he remains responsive to qualified vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in specialized domains. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products) and 333111 (farm machinery and equipment manufacturing), reflecting his deep involvement in the acquisition of custom-engineered metal components and durable agricultural instrumentation. He possesses domain-specific knowledge in laboratory infrastructure, field-deployable equipment, and biological handling systems, ensuring acquisitions directly support USDA ARS’s mission of advancing agricultural science through technologically robust procurement.