James E McGill

James E. McGill serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, supporting the sustainment of critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure uninterrupted air operations through reliable, integrated technical and logistical support. McGill specializes in service-based contracts requiring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific standards. McGill maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on environmental compliance, specialized maintenance, and industrial chemical services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and regulatory adherence. He frequently engages small and mid-tier vendors capable of delivering niche technical services that align with the base’s operational demands, fostering reliability and responsiveness in mission-critical support functions. McGill demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly incorporates Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises. His contracting patterns consistently align with Department of Defense small business goals, ensuring broad participation while maintaining rigorous performance and compliance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), with additional emphasis on 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), 238330 (Flooring Contractors), and 561110 (Office Administrative Services). These reflect a facility-centric procurement strategy aimed at sustaining base infrastructure through specialized maintenance, environmental services, and operational support—domains requiring technical precision and regulatory compliance in a high-security military environment.