James D. Farris

James D. Farris serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for executing complex procurement actions across technical and industrial supply chains. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating efficient contract execution for mission-critical goods and systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses industrial manufacturing and precision instrumentation, with a focus on negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. Farris specializes in structured bid evaluations, source selection, and post-award contract administration, ensuring alignment with agency objectives and regulatory requirements. Farris maintains a professional procurement posture characterized by broad vendor engagement across both large and small industrial suppliers. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he routinely interacts with manufacturers and wholesale distributors specializing in technical components, coating systems, and measuring devices. His negotiation approach emphasizes competitive fairness, transparency, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in regulatory adherence and quality assurance standards. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 79.2% of actions conducted without set-aside designations. Nevertheless, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 16.7% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 4.2% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach demonstrates a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission readiness. Farris’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing), followed by 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in industrial coatings, sensors, and precision instrumentation. He also engages with suppliers in electronic component distribution (423690) and computer peripheral manufacturing (334118), reflecting a technical domain spanning industrial automation, control systems, and electronic subsystems. His work supports infrastructure and operational systems requiring durable, high-precision components and regulated manufacturing processes.