James A. Schubert

James A. Schubert serves as a Contract Specialist within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain critical infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for facilities support, utilities maintenance, security services, and specialized technical operations essential to national security space launch and test readiness. His portfolio encompasses complex, mission-critical contracts requiring strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations, with a focus on ensuring operational resilience through timely and compliant procurement practices. Schubert maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT, TECH O. R., LLC, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in facility modernization, pest control, technical support services, and tactical logistics. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear scope definition and rigorous oversight. His procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on broad market competition, with 75% of awards issued as unrestricted solicitations and 25% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms in support of mission-critical infrastructure. Schubert’s primary NAICS focus areas include 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation). He specializes in procuring services and equipment that maintain the integrity of launch site infrastructure, including environmental controls, security systems, communication hardware, and airfield support operations—ensuring seamless readiness for national defense space missions.