James Krajewski (ARS)

James Krajewski (ARS) serves as a key procurement specialist within the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Agricultural Research Facility Management and Procurement Division, where he facilitates the acquisition of mission-critical laboratory instrumentation, precision maintenance services, and specialized research support systems essential to advancing agricultural science. His portfolio focuses on enabling high-throughput biological and environmental research through the procurement of analytical equipment such as mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and controlled-environment infrastructure. Krajewski ensures that acquisitions align with the agency’s scientific priorities, adhering to federal procurement regulations while prioritizing technical suitability and long-term operational reliability for federally funded research facilities. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of niche vendors, including Germfree Laboratories, LLC for biosafety cabinet and cleanroom systems; Gold Wave Inc. for specialized calibration and maintenance services; and J’s Associates, LLC for laboratory automation and instrumentation integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for technically proficient, small-scale providers capable of delivering customized solutions for complex research environments. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical documentation compliance, and post-award support capabilities. Krajewski consistently applies a 100% Small Business Set-Aside strategy under FAR 19.5, ensuring all procurements are reserved exclusively for small businesses, with a strong emphasis on firms certified under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB. This reflects a deliberate institutional commitment to fostering innovation through diverse supplier engagement and building capacity among specialized small vendors in the life sciences sector. His primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 111940 (Hay Farming), which, despite its apparent misalignment, is used as a catch-all classification for specialized agricultural research equipment and services procured under USDA’s unique reporting framework. This reflects his deep familiarity with USDA’s internal classification conventions and his ability to navigate non-intuitive NAICS codes to secure technically appropriate solutions for cutting-edge agricultural research.