James D. Sprandel

James Sprandel serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements within the food systems and agricultural supply chain sector. He oversees the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. His portfolio centers on critical supply chain functions, including food manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and laboratory testing services, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality consumables for federal operations. Sprandel’s expertise lies in navigating the intersection of food safety standards, cold chain logistics, and regulatory compliance under USDA and FDA frameworks. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Sprandel routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including manufacturers of perishable prepared foods, animal slaughter facilities, and fresh produce wholesalers. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements and clear deliverables, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and regulatory adherence. He maintains a structured evaluation process that prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and operational reliability over price alone. Sprandel’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 92.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, he consistently allocates 7.7% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. His approach balances broad market access with targeted opportunities for small firms capable of meeting stringent food safety and processing standards. His primary NAICS focus includes perishable prepared food manufacturing, animal slaughtering, fresh fruit and vegetable wholesaling, canning operations, and testing laboratories. This specialization underscores his technical expertise in food safety protocols, HACCP compliance, and analytical verification services. Sprandel’s acquisitions directly support the integrity of federal food supply chains, requiring deep familiarity with USDA inspection requirements, microbiological testing standards, and cold storage logistics.