Brandon E. Ferris

Brandon E. Ferris serves as a Contract Administrator for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning purchases with the agency’s strategic priorities in command, control, and communications. His work directly supports air operations by facilitating timely delivery of integrated technical solutions essential to base resilience and mission continuity. Ferris maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., primarily for specialized environmental, chemical, and infrastructure support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with niche technical capabilities and proven performance in secure, high-integrity environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and long-term vendor collaboration over transactional engagements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ferris prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over 64% of his awards, with additional allocations to 8(a) and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. His socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards across all contract types. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 334310 for audio and video equipment manufacturing, 518210 for data processing and hosting services, and 485510 for charter bus operations—reflecting a diverse but mission-aligned portfolio. Though some categories appear atypical for a military installation, they support unique operational needs such as training simulations, secure communications infrastructure, and personnel transport. Ferris brings technical acumen to complex procurements, ensuring solutions meet DoD standards for interoperability, cybersecurity, and sustainment.