Carol Andry

Carol Andry serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by executing timely, transparent, and legally sound procurements. Her portfolio primarily consists of service-based contracts, with a strong emphasis on educational and support services, particularly in the technical and trade school sector. She works closely with program offices to translate mission needs into solicitation requirements, ensuring alignment with statutory and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate a consistent engagement with vendors providing training, curriculum development, and institutional support services. She maintains professional, arms-length relationships with both large and small vendors, prioritizing fair competition and regulatory compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, risk mitigation, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and mission effectiveness. Carol demonstrates a pronounced preference for open competition, with 89.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 10.5% of her contract actions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing broad small business access without over-reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 611519—Other Technical and Trade Schools—accounting for 94.4% of her acquisitions. She routinely procures curriculum design, instructor services, workforce development programs, and operational support for vocational and technical education institutions. The remaining 5.6% falls under NAICS 561990, encompassing ancillary support services. Her expertise lies in the intersection of education services and federal procurement, making her a key steward of workforce training initiatives within the federal acquisition system.