James Smith

James L. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R2 Repair and Alterations Branch, where he manages the acquisition of facility maintenance, renovation, and construction services for federal buildings nationwide. His role centers on executing full-cycle procurement activities under FAR Part 36, ensuring compliance with federal building codes, historic preservation standards, and operational readiness requirements. Smith specializes in soliciting and awarding service-based contracts for building systems upgrades, structural repairs, and facility support services, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to sustain the integrity and functionality of the federal real property portfolio. He maintains established working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including F.L. Pinto Companies, LLC, Raad Construction Group LLC, Southeast Restoration, Inc., Muba Construction, Corp., and SDPM JFM Construcciones Joint Venture. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in commercial and institutional construction, electrical systems, and building finishing, often leveraging repeat performance and past performance evaluations to ensure quality and reliability in delivery. Smith’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 93.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market engagement for complex, mission-critical projects. The remaining 6.7% are awarded as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured but intentional support for small business participation without compromising technical or schedule requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), followed by 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 236220 (Commercial Building Construction), and 541310 (Architectural Services). This specialization underscores his technical proficiency in managing integrated facility modernization efforts, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural renovations, ensuring federal buildings meet safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency standards.