Andy Hazen

Andy Hazen serves as an IT Supervisor responsible for overseeing information technology acquisitions within a federal entity focused on tribal and Native American communities. In this role, he leads the planning, solicitation, and award of IT-related contracts to support mission-critical systems, infrastructure, and workforce development. His procurement activities center on ensuring secure, scalable, and culturally responsive technology solutions that align with federal IT modernization goals and tribal sovereignty priorities. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements definition to contract closeout—often coordinating with technical stakeholders and compliance officers to ensure adherence to federal procurement regulations and socioeconomic mandates. Hazen maintains strategic partnerships with a select group of vendors specializing in computer manufacturing and workforce training, with a pronounced preference for small businesses certified under Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) programs. His contracting patterns reflect deep collaboration with tribally owned and Native-owned enterprises, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on trust, compliance, and shared mission alignment. He prioritizes vendors with proven experience in delivering secure hardware and culturally competent training services to underserved populations. His procurement strategy is overwhelmingly oriented toward ISBEE set-asides, reflecting a 100% commitment to contracting with eligible Indian-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained effort to advance economic self-determination within Native communities through targeted federal spending. His approach ensures that socioeconomic goals are not just met but embedded into every stage of the acquisition process. Hazen’s technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 611420 (Computer Training). He procures custom-built computing systems, secure endpoint devices, and specialized training programs tailored to tribal government IT staff. His expertise spans hardware procurement, cybersecurity-compliant device deployment, and workforce upskilling initiatives designed to build sustainable in-house technical capacity within tribal organizations.