James A. Leedom

James A. Leedom serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices aligned with agency mission objectives. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services contracts, with a focus on consulting, cybersecurity infrastructure, and information technology support solutions. Leedom works closely with program managers and technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that deliver value and accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Leedom maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across the professional services and IT sectors, engaging both large primes and small businesses in competitive bidding environments. His contracting approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a structured preference for small business participation, particularly through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical capability, past performance, and compliance with socioeconomic requirements, ensuring a diverse and responsive supplier base. Leedom demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 80% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition and 20% reserved exclusively for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses without compromising acquisition integrity or mission readiness. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring the broader Total Small Business Set-Aside category to maximize competition among qualified small entities. His primary procurement focus lies in four NAICS categories: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Security Systems Services (561621), Computing Infrastructure Providers and Data Processing Services (518210), and Publishing and Digital Content Services (511210). These reflect expertise in strategic advisory services, cybersecurity infrastructure, cloud and data hosting solutions, and digital content platforms—areas critical to modernizing government operations and enhancing mission support capabilities.