Ketti Andrei

Ketti Andrei serves as a Purchasing Agent within the 0414 AQ HQ Contract Augmented unit of the Department of the Army, responsible for executing procurements that sustain critical military infrastructure and garrison operations. Their role centers on acquiring facility maintenance, construction support, and specialized industrial services essential to the operational readiness of U.S. Army installations. Andrei manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission to maintain resilient, safe, and functional military facilities. Their portfolio predominantly includes service-based contracts supporting infrastructure integrity, including firing range upkeep and utility system maintenance. Andrei maintains consistent procurement relationships with a select group of international contractors, including LINEA VERDE S.R.L., FIORINI IMPIANTI GROUP SRL, and NUOVA ELETTRICA S.R.L., all of which provide specialized engineering, electrical, and industrial services. These partnerships reflect a focus on technical expertise in facility systems and industrial support, with a pattern of repeat engagements based on performance reliability and compliance with military standards. The working relationships are characterized by structured, competitive solicitation processes and a preference for vendors with demonstrated capability in complex, mission-critical environments. Andrei’s procurement activity reflects a strict adherence to full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. There is no current use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs, indicating a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. The primary NAICS focus areas include 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), encompassing facility maintenance and support services; 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) for specialized atmospheric and safety gases; 485310 (Taxi and Ridesharing Services), supporting personnel movement on installations; and 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), facilitating procurement of heavy-duty maintenance equipment. This blend reflects deep domain expertise in infrastructure sustainment and industrial operations within a military context.