Andy Harrison

Andy Harrison serves as Project Manager at the Southern Research Station under the U.S. Forest Service’s Department of Agriculture, where he oversees the planning, execution, and compliance of field-based scientific infrastructure projects. His role centers on enabling ecological monitoring and forest health research through the acquisition of specialized operational services, ensuring that research sites maintain regulatory compliance and technical readiness. Harrison manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical support services, particularly those related to environmental maintenance, pest control, and facility sustainment across remote research locations. He works closely with technical staff to define requirements aligned with USDA environmental standards and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) protocols. Harrison maintains a consistent working relationship with LSG MANAGEMENT, LLC, the primary contractor supporting his portfolio. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term, performance-based partnerships that prioritize reliability, environmental stewardship, and adherence to federal pest management protocols. He engages vendors through task order solicitations under existing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in technical expertise and regulatory compliance. His contracting activity is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside requirements under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his acquisitions reserved exclusively for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and institutionalized commitment to socioeconomic equity, ensuring that local and minority-owned firms have equitable access to federal research support contracts. Harrison’s procurement focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), reflecting the Station’s operational need for integrated pest management, invasive species control, and ecological protection services. He specializes in procuring environmentally compliant, science-driven pest mitigation solutions—including targeted chemical applications, biological controls, and habitat modification—that safeguard research integrity while preserving native ecosystems. His technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of applied ecology and federal environmental contracting.