James Medlang

A1C James W. Medlang serves as a contracting specialist within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877), supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain airpower readiness through precise acquisition of mission-enabling aerospace systems. His responsibilities include managing the procurement of specialized equipment, avionics, maintenance services, and facility infrastructure critical to aircraft operational continuity and base support functions. Medlang executes contracts under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while delivering timely, mission-critical solutions to sustain fighter, trainer, and support aircraft fleets. He operates within a dynamic acquisition environment requiring technical fluency in electronic systems, logistics support, and facility maintenance contracting. Medlang maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of industrial manufacturing, technical services, and facility-based support capabilities essential to aerospace operations. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven expertise in avionics integration, environmental systems, and mission-critical maintenance. These relationships are cultivated through transparent solicitation processes and rigorous contractor performance evaluations. Medlang exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 57% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages 8(a) competed opportunities, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand participation from disadvantaged small businesses. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business engagement, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to foster innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 532210 (Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental), indicating deep involvement in IT support, embedded systems maintenance, and specialized equipment leasing. He also manages acquisitions under 334118 for peripheral computing hardware and 811490 for technical repair services, demonstrating expertise in sustaining legacy and modernized aircraft systems through integrated logistics and maintenance solutions.