James Andrews, Contracting Officer

James Andrews supports the operational readiness of the Ohio Army National Guard through strategic procurement of critical facility and subsistence services under the Department of the Army’s W7NU Uspfo Activity Oh Arng. As a key procurement lead, he manages the acquisition lifecycle for construction, infrastructure, and catering contracts that sustain garrison environments, ensuring training, housing, and meal services remain fully operational. His work directly enables the Army Reserve’s mission by securing reliable, compliant, and mission-critical support systems that meet military standards for safety, durability, and self-sufficiency. Andrews maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including Hovis Construction LLC, Arilllic LLC, MIC Industries Inc, and Columbus Corporate Caterers Inc., each of which delivers specialized expertise in construction, specialty trades, and institutional catering. These relationships reflect a pattern of long-term, performance-based engagement, with a preference for vendors who demonstrate proven capability in military garrison environments and adherence to federal construction and food service regulations. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and local vendor engagement to support regional economic resilience. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity, Andrews consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 60% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and 40% reserved specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). This deliberate allocation reflects a strategic commitment to empowering veteran-led enterprises and fostering inclusive economic growth within the defense supply chain. His contracting patterns align with Department of Defense mandates to increase opportunities for underserved small business categories. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (commercial/institutional building construction), 237110 (water and sewer infrastructure), 237310 (highway and bridge construction), 238990 (specialty trade contracting), and 722320 (caterers). These categories reflect his technical expertise in managing integrated facility sustainment projects—from structural upgrades to meal service logistics—ensuring Ohio National Guard installations remain mission-ready and compliant with federal standards.