James C Kanash

James C Kanash serves as a Contract Specialist CTR, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and executing procurement actions to support the agency's mission. In this role, he handles the administrative and technical requirements of the contracting process, ensuring that acquisitions are conducted in accordance with federal procurement regulations. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant commitment to small business participation. Over half of the procurement activity is conducted without set-asides, while a substantial portion is dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Additionally, there is a focused effort to include Women-Owned Small Businesses in the contracting landscape. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in industrial manufacturing and materials. Primary areas of expertise include Plate Work Manufacturing and All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing. He also manages acquisitions related to Iron and Steel Forging, Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing, and Primary Battery Manufacturing, indicating a technical focus on heavy industrial components and specialized material fabrication.