James E McGill

James E. McGill serves as a Contracting Officer at the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. His portfolio centers on integrated security systems, communications hardware, audiovisual infrastructure, and facility support services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities. He executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS, ensuring compliance with national security standards while aligning procurements with the Air Force’s infrastructure modernization priorities. McGill’s work directly enables the continuity of air operations through reliable, secure, and technologically advanced facility systems. McGill maintains consistent relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on environmental compliance, specialized material supply, and facility maintenance services. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and regulatory adherence, particularly in hazardous material handling and infrastructure upkeep. He prioritizes contractors with proven technical expertise in defense-aligned environments and demonstrates a preference for firms capable of rapid response and mission-critical support under stringent security protocols. McGill exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 85% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to foster competition and capability development among small businesses, ensuring broad access to defense contracting opportunities without compromising mission requirements. His pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient small business supply base aligned with the Department of Defense’s socioeconomic objectives. His primary NAICS focus areas include Facilities Support Services (561210), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423850), and Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790), with additional emphasis on plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting (238220). He procures specialized security systems, radio and broadcasting equipment, and facility maintenance solutions, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD infrastructure standards and the integration of commercial-off-the-shelf technologies into secure operational environments.