James C Wiltse

James C. Wiltse serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of technical and infrastructure domains. In this role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while executing full and open competitions and targeted set-asides to meet agency mission objectives. His procurement portfolio emphasizes complex technical goods and specialized construction services, requiring rigorous market research, source selection, and contract administration. Wiltse’s work supports the delivery of mission-critical equipment and infrastructure, balancing efficiency, compliance, and socioeconomic goals within the federal procurement framework. While specific contractor names are not available, Wiltse maintains a consistent engagement pattern with small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. His contracting approach reflects a strong emphasis on fostering vendor diversity, with a notable preference for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He frequently structures solicitations to encourage participation from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone-certified firms, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to advance equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Wiltse exhibits a clear preference for small business participation, with over 85% of his acquisitions either fully or partially set aside for small businesses. His set-aside distribution prioritizes general small business eligibility at 33.7%, followed by Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides at 8.7% and HUBZone contracts at 3.3%, reflecting a balanced commitment to both broad-based and targeted socioeconomic objectives under federal procurement policy. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with scientific and testing equipment, alongside significant activity in construction services under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors). He also regularly procures farm machinery and roofing services, demonstrating expertise in both high-tech instrumentation and physical infrastructure contracting. Wiltse’s technical domain knowledge spans precision manufacturing and building systems, positioning him as a specialist in complex, multi-disciplinary acquisitions.