James Bales

James Bales serves as a Contract Specialist with the W076 Endist Ft Worth under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of commercial and institutional construction services critical to sustaining military infrastructure across the continental United States. His role encompasses the full lifecycle of contract execution—from solicitation and source selection to award administration and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the Army’s strategic priorities in facility modernization, barracks upgrades, and grounds maintenance. Bales specializes in complex, multi-year construction contracts requiring precise technical specifications and stringent environmental and safety standards. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including M.A. Mortenson Company, Federal Contracting Inc, and Cerris Builders, Inc., all of whom have demonstrated consistent performance in delivering high-quality institutional construction services. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, reliable vendors with proven expertise in military facility projects, and his procurement approach emphasizes accountability, timely delivery, and adherence to technical and regulatory requirements. Bales exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This consistent focus ensures meaningful opportunities for veteran-owned firms, reinforcing the Army’s mission to support veteran entrepreneurship while leveraging the specialized capabilities of these contractors in construction and facility management. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, reflecting deep technical expertise in the design-build and renovation of military barracks, administrative buildings, and institutional facilities. He routinely procures services involving structural upgrades, HVAC and electrical system modernization, accessibility compliance, and grounds infrastructure—ensuring installations remain mission-ready, safe, and environmentally compliant.