Jerry Owen Andes II

Jerry Owen Andes II serves as a Contract Specialist at W6QM Micc-JB Lewis-McChord under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain the operational readiness of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and infrastructure support services, ensuring alignment with Army sustainability goals and regulatory standards. His work directly supports the base’s mission to maintain secure, habitable, and energy-efficient environments for military and civilian personnel through timely, compliant, and strategically sourced contracts. Andes maintains key contracting relationships with the Port of Moses Lake and a limited number of specialized vendors, fostering collaborative partnerships with local and regional providers capable of delivering niche services essential to base operations. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, responsiveness, and regulatory adherence, often engaging contractors with proven expertise in infrastructure support, environmental remediation, and specialized rental services. He cultivates long-term vendor relationships built on performance accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Andes consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 57% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively supports Women-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor diversity and enhancing community economic resilience. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach that meets mission needs while advancing federal small business goals. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 532289 (All Other Consumer Goods Rental), 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), reflecting expertise in utilities infrastructure, temporary equipment leasing, and specialized construction services. He also procures environmental services under 325320 and supports mission-critical administrative functions through 813110, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both technical and non-traditional contracting domains essential to military base sustainment.