James A Bartlett

James A. Bartlett serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Army’s aerial and missile defense capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical aerospace systems, including avionics, propulsion components, and sensor instrumentation supporting platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. His work directly enables the Army’s strategic priorities in air and missile defense modernization, ensuring timely delivery of technologically advanced, interoperable systems through rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific contracting protocols. Bartlett maintains consistent procurement relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with industry leaders experienced in high-reliability aerospace manufacturing and defense systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and risk mitigation in the procurement of mission-essential hardware and support services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, stringent quality assurance protocols, and alignment with Army modernization timelines. His acquisition portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified vendors capable of meeting the stringent performance demands of defense aerospace systems. Bartlett’s primary NAICS focus areas—332618 (Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)—reveal deep specialization in precision-engineered electrical components, test instrumentation, and sensor systems critical to radar, guidance, and flight control technologies. His expertise lies in procuring high-integrity, defense-grade electronic and fabricated metal products that support the reliability and survivability of Army aviation and missile defense platforms.