James Farris

James D. Farirs serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex industrial and technical acquisitions within a federal agency focused on advanced manufacturing and industrial control systems. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational needs. His portfolio centers on high-precision machinery, industrial measurement instruments, and material handling equipment, supporting infrastructure and automation initiatives critical to national industrial capacity. Farirs works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into enforceable solicitation language, prioritizing reliability, interoperability, and long-term sustainment. Farirs cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of suppliers, including mid-tier manufacturers of cutting tools, crane systems, and industrial process control devices, as well as specialized small businesses capable of delivering custom-engineered components. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation under full and open competition, while strategically leveraging set-aside authorities to promote market diversity. He maintains consistent engagement with vendors possessing ISO-certified production capabilities and proven quality control systems, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and technical responsiveness. A strong advocate for small business participation, Farirs consistently directs over 25% of his acquisition portfolio to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with a notable 3.3% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. His socioeconomic strategy reflects a deliberate balance between broad market access and targeted support for disadvantaged entrepreneurs, ensuring compliance with statutory small business goals without compromising technical performance or schedule integrity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 333515, 333923, and 334513/334519, reflecting deep expertise in the manufacturing of machine tool accessories, overhead crane systems, and industrial measurement and control instrumentation. He routinely procures precision-engineered components, sensor-based monitoring systems, and automated material handling equipment, demonstrating specialized knowledge in industrial automation, metrology, and mechanical systems integration.