James M. Reed

James M. Reed serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining airborne operational readiness. He oversees the procurement of advanced communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training solutions, ensuring alignment with Air Force mission requirements. His work supports the integration of mission-critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to base functionality, with a focus on technical compliance, lifecycle sustainment, and rapid deployment of capabilities. Reed’s portfolio emphasizes timely delivery of high-reliability systems to maintain air operations continuity across global theaters. Reed maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC. These partnerships span specialized technical services, facility maintenance, and niche manufacturing, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-support environments. His contracting approach prioritizes responsive, agile suppliers capable of meeting stringent military specifications and rapid turnaround demands, often leveraging firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contract types to ensure accountability and performance. Reed demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 82.3% of his awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation, including a notable 5.9% allocation to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to foster equitable access to defense contracting opportunities. His pattern of set-asides aligns with DoD mandates to promote resilience through a diversified industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), each accounting for 15.4% of activity, alongside specialized acquisitions in sporting and athletic goods manufacturing (339920) and merchant wholesaling (423910), which support training and readiness equipment. He also procures other computer-related services (541519), demonstrating technical proficiency in integrating digital systems into operational environments.