James Kendrick

James Kendrick serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His role centers on ensuring the timely procurement of high-accuracy measuring devices and analytical systems that sustain operational readiness and facility modernization. Kendrick handles complex, technically demanding contracts requiring stringent compliance with federal acquisition regulations, often coordinating with engineering and scientific stakeholders to define performance specifications and evaluation criteria. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC.—all of which provide advanced technical solutions in instrumentation, drone-based data collection, and high-resolution imaging systems. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor technical capability and past performance over price alone, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate expertise in aerospace-grade equipment and calibration standards. Kendrick’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently allocates 25% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting his specialization in high-precision analytical and diagnostic equipment adapted for aerospace applications. A secondary focus on NAICS 621910 (Ambulance Services) indicates limited but critical acquisitions of mobile medical support systems for field training scenarios. Kendrick’s expertise lies at the intersection of defense science and technical procurement, ensuring that acquisition outcomes align with mission-critical research and training requirements.