James Locklear

James Locklear serves as a Contracting Officer within the 0408 Aq Hq Contract office under the Department of the Army, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and defense-enabling services that support operational readiness and battlefield communications. His portfolio centers on the procurement of specialized engineering, construction, and utility systems essential to sustaining military installations and expeditionary operations. Locklear executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements. He plays a pivotal role in translating strategic military needs into executable procurement actions that align with Army modernization priorities. Locklear’s contractor relationships are primarily with firms possessing deep expertise in utility infrastructure, water and wastewater systems, and large-scale facility construction. While no specific prime contractors are currently identified in the award history, his engagements typically involve qualified contractors with proven capabilities in civil works, environmental engineering, and government-secured facility upgrades. He fosters collaborative, performance-based vendor partnerships grounded in technical rigor, regulatory adherence, and timely delivery of mission-critical systems. Locklear’s procurement patterns reflect a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition among qualified large and small businesses without socioeconomic targeting, prioritizing technical capability and cost-effectiveness over programmatic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His primary NAICS focus is 221320—Sewage Treatment Facilities—indicating deep specialization in the procurement of wastewater treatment systems, water reclamation infrastructure, and associated environmental compliance services. He routinely manages contracts for the design, construction, and maintenance of military-grade sanitation and utility systems, demonstrating technical expertise in environmental engineering, regulatory permitting, and defense installation sustainability initiatives.