James Kot

James J. Kot serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA5004 354 Cons Pk, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support systems essential to airfield readiness and expeditionary mission continuity. His portfolio encompasses construction, electrical installation, and specialty trade services that sustain and modernize remote and forward-deployed facilities. Kot ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing mission-critical timelines, resilience standards, and lifecycle maintenance requirements for industrial and institutional assets supporting aerospace operations. He maintains a consistent working relationship with COMBAT MEDICAL SYSTEMS LLC, a key contractor delivering specialized infrastructure and maintenance solutions tailored to austere environments. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, rapid response capabilities, and technical expertise in expeditionary construction. Kot collaborates closely with contractors who demonstrate proven experience in high-tempo, low-infrastructure settings, ensuring deliverables meet stringent Air Force operational and safety standards. Kot exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 72.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on maximizing opportunities for small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals. He actively structures solicitations to encourage small business prime performance and subcontracting, reinforcing the agency’s broader mission of inclusive economic growth within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contractors), 236220 (commercial and institutional building construction), and 238990 (other specialty trade contractors), reflecting expertise in power systems, facility upgrades, and mission-critical infrastructure retrofitting. Kot frequently procures services related to airfield lighting, utility line installation, and industrial building modifications, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD facility standards and expeditionary construction methodologies.