James E Harper

James E. Harper serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisition strategies that sustain critical airfield and facility infrastructure essential to operational readiness. He oversees the full lifecycle of construction, maintenance, and logistical support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned delivery of capital improvements. His portfolio emphasizes timely execution of projects that maintain airfield integrity, support aviation operations, and enhance base-wide resilience through strategic sourcing and risk-managed contracting. Harper maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, reflecting a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in military-grade infrastructure, geospatial surveying, and facility modernization. His contracting patterns indicate a focus on performance-based service contracts and design-build delivery models, fostering collaborative partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in complex, mission-critical environments. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagement and a track record of reliable execution under tight operational timelines. His procurement approach prioritizes small business participation, with 41.9% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no specific set-aside programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals strong alignment with DoD-wide objectives to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition among qualified small entities. Harper’s primary NAICS focus includes Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), reflecting procurement of specialized instrumentation for facility monitoring and environmental control systems, and Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), indicating demand for mission-critical IT and data infrastructure. He also procures electronic components (423690) and support services tied to facility operations, underscoring technical expertise in integrating automated systems into legacy Air Force infrastructure to ensure sustained operational capability.