James E. Uram

James E. Uram serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He oversees the procurement of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to sustaining operational readiness and scientific advancement. His portfolio primarily involves construction-related contracts for institutional facilities and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the agency’s mission to maintain cutting-edge analytical and training capabilities. Uram maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., many of which specialize in technical instrumentation, drone-based surveillance systems, and high-accuracy measurement technologies. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical evaluation, favoring vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade equipment and facility integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for established technical suppliers capable of delivering mission-critical systems under stringent quality and compliance standards. While the majority of his acquisitions—75%—are conducted without set-asides, Uram demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 25% of awards directed toward 8(a) competed contracts. His socioeconomic strategy prioritizes certified small businesses with demonstrated technical capability, particularly in niche domains such as instrumentation and facility systems, ensuring broad vendor engagement without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238160 (Roofing Contractors), reflecting his role in modernizing academy infrastructure to support advanced training environments. He routinely procures integrated construction services, specialized roofing systems, and facility upgrades that accommodate sensitive laboratory and instrumentation installations, demonstrating deep expertise in technical facility acquisition within a defense education context.