James A. Dougherty

James A. Dougherty serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to maintain cutting-edge technical and scientific readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements for precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized analytical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training. His acquisitions focus on high-accuracy measurement devices, data acquisition systems, and technical support services that sustain operational excellence in STEM education and defense-related research environments. Dougherty maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide advanced technical solutions such as high-speed imaging systems, drone-based data collection platforms, and laboratory calibration services. His procurement approach emphasizes technical fidelity and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative partnerships with firms possessing niche expertise in aerospace instrumentation and scientific support systems. Notably, Dougherty’s contracting activity reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a strategic focus on open competition based on technical merit rather than socioeconomic designations. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his evaluations rigorously assess vendor capability, past performance, and compliance with technical specifications, ensuring mission-critical requirements are met without socioeconomic constraints. His primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), which, despite its apparent scope, is leveraged here to support technical documentation, multilingual operational manuals, and scientific data interpretation services essential for international collaboration and cadet training materials. This unique application underscores his expertise in aligning seemingly non-traditional service categories with high-stakes technical missions in aerospace education and research.