Levi Andrews

Levi Andrews serves as a secondary contracting professional within Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, supporting the acquisition of advanced maritime technologies critical to naval dominance. While not the lead contracting officer, he plays a vital role in executing complex procurements for sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms that enable undersea, surface, and aerial operational superiority. His responsibilities include managing contract administration, evaluating technical proposals, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense procurement regulations for high-priority RDT&E initiatives. He routinely handles acquisitions tied to mission-critical naval systems requiring stringent performance validation and rapid prototyping cycles. Andrews collaborates closely with a core group of established defense contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, signal processing, and test instrumentation. His working relationships are characterized by sustained engagement with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in electronic component manufacturing and military-grade communications hardware, often involving long-term support contracts and technical refresh cycles. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 91.7% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria. However, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to fostering innovation from qualified small vendors within the defense industrial base. Andrews’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), with significant activity in hardware manufacturing and communications equipment. He specializes in acquiring precision test instruments, navigation sensors, sonar subsystems, and electrical signal measurement devices essential for undersea warfare systems. His technical expertise centers on the integration of ruggedized electronic components into naval platforms, ensuring interoperability across multi-domain operational environments.