James E Lewis

James E. Lewis supports the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech (N00104) in procuring mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Navy weapon systems. He manages acquisitions for high-reliability machinery, precision subsystems, and specialized instrumentation used in naval platform maintenance and repair, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contracting. His work centers on sourcing components critical to pumping systems, valve assemblies, circuit board manufacturing, and electrical signaling equipment, aligning closely with the agency’s mandate to maintain advanced naval capabilities through robust supply chain management. Lewis maintains strong, recurring relationships with key defense contractors including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and subsystem integration. These partnerships are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical compliance, and reliability in delivering complex, high-tolerance components under stringent military specifications. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. However, he consistently allocates 11.1% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured support for small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. Lewis’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 333998 (miscellaneous general purpose machinery), 334412 (bare printed circuit board manufacturing), and 335931 (current-carrying wiring devices), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical systems, electronic subsystems, and precision electrical components. He specializes in sourcing products that meet MIL-SPEC and IEEE standards, ensuring compatibility with naval combat systems and embedded platforms. His domain knowledge spans from circuit board fabrication to electro-mechanical assembly, making him a key enabler of naval weapon system sustainment.