DeAndre Gross

DeAndre Gross serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within a federal aviation support environment. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing competitive and non-competitive acquisitions for critical air transportation support services. His role is central to fulfilling the agency’s mission of maintaining operational readiness through timely, efficient, and lawful contracting practices. Gross typically handles complex service-based contracts requiring technical evaluation, source selection, and contract administration, with a focus on mission-critical support functions that sustain air transportation infrastructure and logistics. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Gross maintains a broad network of vendors capable of delivering specialized air transportation support services. He engages with both large prime contractors and small businesses that possess the technical expertise to meet stringent operational requirements. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based outcomes, with an emphasis on clear statement of work development, risk mitigation, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and service quality. Gross’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with mission requirements that prioritize technical capability and operational urgency over socioeconomic preferences. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his processes remain fully compliant with all small business participation goals and encourage voluntary small business subcontracting where appropriate. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 488190—Other Support Activities for Air Transportation—encompassing services such as ground handling, airfield maintenance, cargo support, and aviation logistics coordination. He specializes in acquiring technical and operational support that ensures the safety, efficiency, and continuity of air transportation systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with aviation industry standards and federal aviation regulatory frameworks.