James Burke

James Burke serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility maintenance acquisitions critical to air base operational readiness. He executes competitive procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and infrastructure standards. His portfolio centers on commercial and institutional building construction, supporting the modernization and sustainment of mission-critical air force installations. Burke’s work directly enables the agency’s priority of maintaining high-readiness environments through timely, compliant, and efficient contracting actions. Mr. Burke maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced construction contractors, including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military facility upgrades, HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, and compliance-driven renovations. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous pre-award evaluations, and post-award oversight to ensure quality and schedule adherence across complex construction projects. A defining feature of Mr. Burke’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to economic development in historically underutilized business zones. Every acquisition under his purview is structured to prioritize qualified HUBZone-certified small businesses, aligning with federal mandates to promote geographic equity and community-based economic growth. This consistent application underscores his dedication to socioeconomic contracting goals and the strategic use of small business authorities to strengthen local supply chains. His technical focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing new builds, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades at military installations. He specializes in procuring services related to structural systems, roofing, plumbing, electrical upgrades, and facility modernization projects that support aircraft operations and personnel readiness. Burke’s domain expertise ensures that all acquisitions meet stringent military construction codes and lifecycle sustainability requirements.