James H Mowery III

James Mowery serves as the primary procurement lead within the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation (693JK4), overseeing strategic acquisitions that support the secure and efficient operations of the Secretary’s headquarters. He manages a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts critical to maintaining mission-critical IT infrastructure, cybersecurity systems, and administrative support functions. His role ensures alignment with the agency’s priority to modernize federal transportation leadership operations through technologically advanced, secure, and compliant contracting solutions. Mowery routinely handles complex service-based procurements requiring high-level coordination across security, IT, and administrative domains. Mowery maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of federal contractors specializing in cybersecurity, management consulting, and IT support services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in federal government operations, particularly those capable of delivering integrated security and administrative solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced vendors with demonstrated compliance with FAR regulations and robust security clearances, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize performance, accountability, and mission readiness. Mowery’s procurement approach reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 82.6% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 13.2% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 4.2% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced strategy ensures competitive rigor while fulfilling socioeconomic objectives, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the small business community. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (administrative management consulting), 541621 (security systems services), and 541519 (other computer-related services). He routinely procures cybersecurity assessments, operational support systems, IT modernization services, and high-level administrative consulting to sustain the Secretary’s office infrastructure. Mowery’s expertise centers on mission-critical, non-commodity services requiring technical sophistication, regulatory compliance, and integration with federal security frameworks.