James N. Brooks

James N. Brooks serves as a Contracting Specialist at the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustaining operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. His portfolio centers on security systems, communications infrastructure, and facility maintenance services that support command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities essential to air operations. Brooks handles a range of contract types, including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and firm-fixed-price agreements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with mission-critical readiness objectives. He maintains established relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., primarily engaging them for specialized environmental, chemical, and infrastructure support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering reliability and technical alignment with facility sustainment goals. Brooks consistently prioritizes contractors with proven expertise in hazardous material handling, site remediation, and mission-critical maintenance, ensuring continuity of operations under stringent security protocols. Brooks exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical capability and mission urgency. However, he actively supports small business participation, dedicating 20% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, enabling qualified small businesses to compete for non-specialized services and support roles. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), where he acquires custom software solutions for command and control systems, complemented by significant investment in computer systems design services (NAICS 541512) and computing infrastructure providers (NAICS 518210). This technical emphasis underscores his expertise in procuring integrated audiovisual, radio, and data communications systems that enhance air operations’ digital resilience and interoperability.