James Drak

James M. Drak serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of critical ground vehicle systems and associated components under the Department of Defense. His role centers on ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement of parts and subsystems essential to the sustainment and modernization of armored and tactical wheeled platforms. He handles complex contract actions involving engineering support, manufacturing, and logistics integration, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to maintain technological superiority and operational readiness across the Army’s fleet. Drak maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC, who provide specialized mechanical, structural, and avionics components for military vehicles. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and systems integration. These relationships are often sustained through multiple contract vehicles and follow-on awards, indicating a focus on reliability and technical continuity. A strong advocate for small business participation, Drak consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with over 65% of his acquisitions structured to support small business eligibility under FAR 19.5. He also actively promotes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) opportunities, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to expand the defense industrial base. His contracting approach emphasizes equitable access and compliance with federal socioeconomic goals. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 333922 for conveyor and conveying equipment, 333996 for fluid power systems, and 332919 for metal valve and pipe fittings, underscoring his expertise in procuring mechanical subsystems integral to vehicle mobility, power transmission, and survivability. Drak’s work directly supports the integration of mission-critical components into armored and tactical platforms, requiring precise technical understanding and rigorous contract administration.