James R. Slattery

James R. Slattery serves as Contracts Manager for FA2550 50 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure supporting aerospace and space operations. His portfolio focuses on procuring advanced communications systems, electronic testing instrumentation, and specialized building equipment essential for sustaining national defense capabilities. Slattery manages full lifecycle contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic modernization goals for space and ground-based defense systems. Slattery maintains key contracting relationships with Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, reflecting a blend of public-sector collaboration and niche private vendor engagement. His working patterns emphasize structured, performance-based acquisitions with clear technical specifications, often involving complex delivery schedules and quality assurance protocols. While his contractor base includes non-traditional defense vendors, he ensures all partnerships meet stringent operational and compliance standards required for classified and sensitive defense environments. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Slattery prioritizes HUBZone set-asides at 50%, with an additional 25% allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His consistent use of HUBZone and small business preferences demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster regional economic development and increase participation from underserved communities in high-technology defense supply chains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), reflecting expertise in installing and integrating mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems. He also regularly procures office furniture under NAICS 337214, ensuring functional, secure, and compliant workspaces for defense personnel. Slattery’s technical domain spans electromagnetic compatibility, secure communications infrastructure, and precision instrumentation—areas critical to maintaining operational readiness across air and space domains.