James Himelrick

James Himelrick serves as a Contracting Officer at the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility, where he manages critical procurement activities supporting operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. His portfolio centers on securing and sustaining command, control, and communications infrastructure, with a focus on integrated security systems, radio and broadcasting hardware, and facility maintenance services. He executes acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to maintain air operations readiness. Himelrick routinely handles both service and construction contracts, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and lifecycle support for mission-critical assets. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., partnering with firms experienced in environmental compliance, specialized materials supply, and infrastructure sustainment. His contracting approach favors vendors with proven technical expertise in hazardous material handling, facility remediation, and integrated security solutions, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory adherence, and mission alignment. Himelrick demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 69.3% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation, leveraging set-aside authorities to ensure broad vendor access, while maintaining a disciplined focus on competition and performance. Though 8(a) competed awards represent a minor portion of his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower small, disadvantaged firms in support of DoD socioeconomic goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, reflecting his leadership in facility modernization projects. He also procures specialized equipment under NAICS 423450 and 334510, including medical and communications hardware critical to base operations. His technical expertise spans infrastructure resilience, security system integration, and facility systems maintenance, positioning him as a key enabler of Air Force mission continuity.