James A Young

James A. Young serves as Manager of the Transportation Portfolio, overseeing the strategic acquisition of transportation-related services and systems critical to national mobility infrastructure. In this role, he leads the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for multimodal transportation solutions, including logistics management, fleet modernization, traffic control systems, and infrastructure support services. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure efficient, safe, and resilient transportation networks through compliant, performance-based contracting practices. Young manages a diverse portfolio of complex procurements requiring technical expertise in systems integration, operational maintenance, and compliance with federal transportation standards. His contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of industry participants, including prime contractors with deep experience in transportation engineering, IT-enabled logistics platforms, and maintenance service providers. He consistently engages with vendors capable of delivering scalable, interoperable solutions across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. While no specific contractors are identified in available data, his procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, performance metrics, and long-term vendor accountability, fostering partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. Young’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing technical capability and value over demographic-based preferences. His approach aligns with large-scale operational needs where specialized expertise and proven performance outweigh socioeconomic targeting criteria. His industry focus centers on transportation systems and infrastructure support, with procurement activities typically falling under NAICS categories related to highway and transit operations, vehicle maintenance, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and freight logistics. He specializes in acquiring services involving real-time data analytics, automated monitoring, and fleet management technologies, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal transportation compliance frameworks and performance-based acquisition methodologies.