Ben James

Benjamin James serves as a Contract Specialist within the W072 Endist Louisville under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure across the continental United States. He manages the full lifecycle of construction and facilities support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the Army’s strategic priorities in resilient infrastructure, energy security, and operational readiness. His portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, civil engineering systems, and utilities modernization, requiring deep familiarity with FAR Part 36 and technical specifications for military-grade construction standards. Benjamin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors including Thalle-Bauer LLC, HARPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, J. E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, and BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, high-performing firms with proven capabilities in complex military construction environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contractor evaluation, and long-term reliability over transient vendor relationships, fostering accountability and mission-critical delivery. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements, Benjamin demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with approximately 35.7% of his contracts set aside for total small business concerns under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business set-asides to cultivate a diverse supplier base without compromising technical rigor or schedule integrity, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), supplemented by facilities support services (561210), water and sewer infrastructure (237110), and specialized trades such as painting and wall covering (238320). Benjamin’s technical expertise centers on integrated construction management, civil works, and infrastructure resilience, ensuring that all procurements meet the Army’s stringent standards for durability, safety, and long-term sustainment.