James Chitty

James Chitty serves as an Environmental Specialist responsible for managing procurement activities related to waste management, recycling infrastructure, and materials recovery systems. In this role, he supports the agency’s environmental compliance and sustainability objectives by overseeing the acquisition of specialized services and equipment critical to circular economy initiatives. His procurement portfolio centers on technical environmental solutions, including the procurement of materials recovery facility operations, recyclable material handling systems, and logistics services for post-consumer waste streams. He works closely with environmental engineers, regulatory compliance teams, and operations staff to ensure contracted services meet federal environmental standards and performance benchmarks. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Chitty’s procurement patterns indicate a preference for vendors with demonstrated technical expertise in recycling process engineering and wholesale distribution of secondary raw materials. He engages with contractors who possess proven capabilities in operating materials recovery facilities and supplying certified recyclable commodities, often requiring compliance with EPA guidelines and ISO 14001 environmental management standards. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, lifecycle cost analysis, and vendor qualifications over price alone. Chitty’s contracting activity reflects a 100% focus on open, non-set-aside procurements, indicating a prioritization of technical capability and market competition over socioeconomic set-asides. This suggests a mission-driven approach where the primary selection criteria are operational efficacy, environmental performance, and regulatory alignment rather than socioeconomic targeting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) and 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers), underscoring deep expertise in waste diversion systems and secondary material supply chains. He routinely procures services involving sorting, processing, and distribution of metals, plastics, paper, and glass, requiring vendors with certified recycling protocols, traceability systems, and environmental reporting capabilities. His domain expertise spans waste stream characterization, contamination control, and market development for recovered materials.