James L. Gwinn

James L. Gwinn serves as a Senior Contracts Specialist, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions across technical and professional services domains. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR Part 15 contract negotiations and source selection procedures. His portfolio primarily encompasses information technology hardware, telecommunications equipment, and training services, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance-based contracting, and evaluation criteria for competitive procurements. Gwinn’s work supports mission-critical agency functions through strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and contract administration that aligns with federal acquisition policy and fiscal accountability standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Gwinn maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning manufacturers, merchant wholesalers, and training providers. His contracting patterns reflect engagement with both large-scale industrial suppliers and small business concerns, with a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations. He routinely collaborates with firms possessing specialized technical certifications and supply chain capabilities to ensure timely delivery of mission-supporting goods and services, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and regulatory adherence in all sourcing actions. Gwinn demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 11.8% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of his awards are unrestricted, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition within the federal marketplace. His approach aligns with broader agency goals to expand vendor diversity without compromising acquisition efficiency or technical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), indicating expertise in procuring telecommunications and IT hardware. He also regularly acquires professional training services under NAICS 611430 and software distribution under 511210, showcasing a technical understanding of both physical and digital infrastructure needs. Gwinn’s domain knowledge enables him to effectively evaluate technical proposals, negotiate performance metrics, and ensure compliance with evolving cybersecurity and interoperability standards.