James Himelrick

James Himelrick 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 air operations remain secure, resilient, and interoperable, with a focus on integrated security solutions, radio and broadcasting hardware, and audiovisual systems. Himelrick routinely handles competitive and non-competitive contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, prioritizing timely delivery of mission-critical goods and services. He maintains established relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a pattern of consistent engagement with specialized providers of environmental, industrial, and chemical support services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors capable of meeting stringent military operational standards. Himelrick demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 50% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 4.5% are designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) competed contracts, underscoring a deliberate effort to expand socioeconomic opportunities while maintaining competitive rigor. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—favoring small business set-asides where feasible, while maintaining open competition for complex requirements that require broader market capacity. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to medical and hospital equipment, including 334510, 339112, 621910, and 423450, indicating a unique alignment between facility sustainment needs and specialized medical-grade equipment procurement. Though seemingly atypical for an Air Force base, these categories support on-site emergency response, medical readiness, and logistical support functions critical to base operations. Himelrick’s technical expertise spans the integration of medical and environmental systems into defense infrastructure, ensuring compliance with both DoD and federal health and safety standards.