James A Knight

James A. Knight serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical systems essential to Air Force operational readiness. His portfolio centers on procuring engineering services, research and development solutions, and specialized facility modernization systems to sustain and upgrade defense installations. Knight manages full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic priorities in fire safety, secure communications, and integrated electronic systems. He plays a pivotal role in enabling the agency’s infrastructure resilience and technological advancement through disciplined, risk-managed contracting practices. Knight maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of prime contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade engineering, facility construction, and technical R&D. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering stable, high-performing supplier networks that meet the Air Force’s stringent security and operational standards. Knight’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under no set-aside conditions, with 100% of awards issued as full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and vendor breadth rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all vendors are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with federal contracting requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), which constitutes over half of his portfolio, followed by NAICS 541712 (Physical and Engineering R&D) and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers). He specializes in acquiring advanced systems for facility automation, secure data infrastructure, and mission-critical environmental controls, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-aligned technical domains requiring high-assurance compliance and integration.