James A Leighty

James A. Leighty serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports mission-critical procurement activities across technical and administrative domains. His portfolio primarily encompasses procurement of analytical laboratory instruments, environmental control systems, and professional consulting services, requiring a nuanced understanding of technical specifications, performance-based contracting, and vendor evaluation methodologies. Leighty’s work ensures timely delivery of essential goods and services while maintaining rigorous standards for fairness, transparency, and accountability in federal contracting. While specific contractor names are not available, Leighty maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning both large-capability firms and small businesses, with a procurement pattern that emphasizes competitive bidding and open market access. His contracting approach prioritizes clear solicitation language, robust source selection criteria, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment. He routinely engages with manufacturers, service providers, and technical consultants to meet complex agency needs through tailored acquisition strategies. Leighty demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to create equitable opportunities for small businesses, though the majority of his portfolio remains open to all eligible offerors. He does not appear to prioritize specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead favoring broad-based small business set-asides that promote competition among qualified small entities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334512 (Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing), indicating expertise in scientific and environmental technology acquisitions. He also procures administrative management consulting services (541611), hazardous waste treatment (562211), and education program administration (923110), showcasing a diverse technical portfolio that bridges laboratory, environmental, and operational support domains. Leighty’s work requires deep familiarity with technical standards, performance metrics, and compliance requirements across these specialized industries.