James E Holloway

James E. Holloway serves as a Contracting Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rocky Mountain Regional Office, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical services supporting forest ecosystem stewardship. His portfolio centers on operational support contracts essential to wildfire mitigation, reforestation, and watershed protection efforts across the region. Holloway specializes in procuring janitorial, waste management, and light industrial services that sustain field operations and infrastructure resilience, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency sustainability goals. He plays a pivotal role in translating ecological mission needs into enforceable contract requirements that align with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and land management directives. Holloway maintains collaborative relationships with a broad network of small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in forestry support, facility maintenance, and environmental services. His procurement approach emphasizes accountability, timely delivery, and adherence to performance-based service standards, cultivating trust with vendors who understand the unique operational demands of federal public land management. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Holloway directs 90.9% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within rural and underserved communities. His contracting patterns prioritize firms with capabilities in environmental services and light manufacturing, ensuring broad access for 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned small businesses without compromising mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), which accounts for two-thirds of his activity, alongside significant volumes in solid waste collection (562111), machine shops (332710), and forestry support activities (115310). This reflects deep technical familiarity with the logistical and environmental needs of remote field stations, trail maintenance crews, and fire response units, making him a key enabler of on-the-ground land stewardship across the Rocky Mountain region.