James M Cohen

James M. Cohen serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to Air Force operational readiness. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for construction, maintenance, and specialized equipment procurement across military installations. Cohen specializes in complex procurements involving environmental remediation, medical and electrotherapeutic systems, and facility services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with mission-critical readiness goals. He maintains active contracting relationships with key vendors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC, partnering with firms that deliver specialized packaging, air transportation support, and facility maintenance solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors capable of meeting stringent military standards for quality, timeliness, and safety. Cohen exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 46.1% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no single socioeconomic category dominates, his portfolio consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand vendor diversity and enhance competition within the defense supply base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488991 (Packing and Crating) and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), reflecting expertise in logistics and airfield support infrastructure. He also manages contracts in automotive repair, septic services, and nonscheduled air transportation, demonstrating broad technical proficiency across facility sustainment domains critical to Air Force base operations.