DeAndre Gross

DeAndre Gross serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the educational and operational readiness missions of Air University. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for technical, instructional, and facility-related services, with a primary focus on modernizing training environments through immersive simulation technologies, advanced audiovisual systems, and educational infrastructure upgrades. His acquisitions are mission-critical, ensuring that curricular delivery and command instruction capabilities remain at the forefront of military education innovation. Gross works closely with program managers, technical evaluators, and acquisition teams to align contracting strategies with Air Force training modernization goals. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Gross engages with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in educational technology, simulation development, and instructional design services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in defense education systems, including firms capable of integrating adaptive learning platforms, virtual reality training modules, and secure communication infrastructure. He maintains a collaborative, compliance-driven approach to vendor engagement, ensuring adherence to federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contract structures. Gross’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical capability and value through broad market access rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, he remains committed to fair and transparent competition that allows all qualified vendors to compete on merit. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 611710—Educational Support Services—encompassing curriculum development, simulation system integration, instructional media production, and learning management system support. He specializes in acquiring complex, technology-enabled training solutions that enhance pilot and officer education outcomes, demonstrating deep expertise in defense education technology domains.