James C Summers

James C. Summers serves as a key procurement professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain aerospace readiness across aircraft systems, avionics, and base infrastructure. His work directly supports the squadron’s mandate to ensure operational continuity for airpower assets by securing specialized components, maintenance services, and technical support solutions. Summers routinely handles complex contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, focusing on rapid-response procurement for time-sensitive aerospace maintenance and logistics requirements, often involving technical specifications for avionics, control systems, and facility support equipment. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Miller Electric Company Inc., Atlantic Pacific Standard LLC, DAP Construction Management LLC, BSE Performance, LLC, and Lavish Life Technologies LLC, reflecting a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in aerospace support, electrical systems, and facility modernization. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-reliability solutions under stringent military standards. Summers demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 63% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by nearly 18% designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity while ensuring access to niche capabilities only available through small, agile contractors. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 488190 (air transportation support), 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), and 334519 (measuring and controlling device manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring aircraft auxiliary systems, electrical control components, and precision instrumentation. He routinely sources mission-critical hardware and integrated systems essential to maintaining airframe integrity, flight safety, and base operational resilience.