James Kresge

James Kresge serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of Contracts at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain the agency’s global broadcasting infrastructure. His work ensures the operational reliability of international transmission systems, including the procurement of surveying and mapping services critical to site selection, infrastructure planning, and decommissioning of obsolete facilities. He oversees contract lifecycle activities from requirements definition through award and administration, supporting workforce mobility and technical modernization for remote transmitting stations. His acquisitions are mission-critical, directly enabling USAGM’s mandate to deliver independent media to global audiences under challenging operational conditions. Kresge collaborates with a broad range of technical service providers specializing in geospatial data collection, land surveying, and transmission site analysis. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he maintains consistent relationships with firms possessing expertise in precision mapping, remote terrain assessment, and compliance with international telecommunications standards. His contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, regulatory adherence, and timely delivery, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability rather than volume-based preferences. Kresge’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the urgency and security requirements of overseas broadcasting missions. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on merit, ensuring the highest standards of engineering and logistical support. His primary focus is NAICS 541370—Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services—encompassing topographic surveys, GPS-based site mapping, boundary delineation, and infrastructure documentation for remote transmitting facilities. He procures specialized geospatial services essential for maintaining transmission integrity across diverse and often hostile environments, demonstrating deep expertise in land-based infrastructure support for international media operations.