James M. Reed

James Reed serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA5270 18 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain airfield infrastructure and operational readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for facility maintenance, remediation, and construction services essential to force projection and base resilience. His portfolio primarily includes firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments for complex, time-sensitive projects requiring compliance with DoD environmental and safety standards. Reed ensures alignment between procurement actions and strategic priorities such as rapid airfield damage repair and mission-enabling infrastructure support. Reed maintains consistent working relationships with two primary contractors—GILBANE JAPAN GK and KYUNAN CO., LTD.—both of which provide specialized technical execution for large-scale facility and environmental projects in theater. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, regionally embedded vendors with proven capabilities in military installation support, particularly those with experience in austere environments and joint-service operations. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based contract structures, and a strong emphasis on schedule adherence and quality control under demanding operational conditions. Reed’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on capability, speed, and geographic expertise over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing contractor readiness and proven performance in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments. While small business participation is not formally structured into his acquisition strategy, all procurements remain compliant with FAR Part 19 requirements and are evaluated solely on technical merit and past performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), which accounts for two-thirds of his activity, encompassing soil and groundwater remediation, hazardous material abatement, and environmental restoration at military airfields. The remaining third centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), including facility upgrades, structural repairs, and utility system modernization. Reed’s expertise lies in managing technically complex, environmentally regulated construction and remediation projects that directly support airpower sustainability and base operational continuity.