James R. Mullis

James R. Mullis serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. He manages complex acquisitions for high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge test and evaluation infrastructure to support aerospace mission readiness. His portfolio centers on technical systems requiring rigorous electromagnetic compatibility, signal integrity, and real-time data acquisition capabilities, often involving custom engineering and ruggedized hardware solutions. Mullis maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade instrumentation, electromagnetic shielding, ruggedized enclosures, and mission-critical control systems. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over volume, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet rapidly evolving operational requirements in electronic warfare and test range modernization. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Mullis demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable 2.4% allocated to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage innovative capabilities from agile, specialized firms while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), indicating a unique alignment with precision sensor fabrication and signal conditioning hardware. Additional activity in 334310 and 334220 underscores expertise in audio/video telemetry systems and wireless communications equipment, revealing a technical domain spanning embedded systems, RF instrumentation, and field-deployable test platforms for aerospace defense applications.