James Andrews, TSgt, USAF

James R. Andrews serves as a key procurement lead within the W7NU Uspfo Activity Ohang 121, part of the Department of the Army, where he oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to military readiness and force protection. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility modernization contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven priorities. Andrews specializes in commercial and institutional building construction, utilities upgrades, and site improvements, coordinating with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to align contracting strategies with operational needs. He plays a central role in translating strategic infrastructure goals into actionable solicitations that support long-term resilience and sustainability. While specific contractor names are not available, Andrews consistently engages with a broad network of specialty trade contractors and general builders experienced in military-grade construction standards. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches, emphasizing quality control, safety compliance, and timely delivery. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships with firms capable of executing complex, multi-phase projects under stringent security and environmental protocols, often requiring pre-qualification and past performance evaluations. Andrews demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to small business participation, with 91.5% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting portfolio routinely prioritizes small business set-asides, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) opportunities, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of smaller firms. This socioeconomic focus is embedded in solicitation language, evaluation criteria, and post-award oversight. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by specialty trades such as plumbing, HVAC, and general construction services. He frequently acquires services related to energy-efficient retrofits, communications infrastructure, and site utilities, demonstrating deep expertise in facility modernization and resilience engineering within military installation environments.