James P Gallagher

Capt James Gallagher serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4861 99 Cons Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical communications systems, specialized equipment maintenance, and facility infrastructure supporting airpower readiness. His portfolio centers on securing reliable broadcasting, surveillance, and command-and-control technologies essential to operational continuity. Capt Gallagher oversees full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force-specific directives. He routinely handles complex, technical contracts requiring stringent security and interoperability standards, often involving classified or controlled unclassified information environments. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, Capt Gallagher engages with a diverse range of vendors capable of delivering advanced aerospace communications hardware, maintenance services, and facility construction solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and regulatory compliance, fostering partnerships with firms experienced in defense-grade systems integration and secure infrastructure development. He maintains a disciplined, transparent procurement process aligned with Air Force modernization priorities and cybersecurity requirements. Capt Gallagher demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with specialized technical expertise in communications and facility support. Although no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are currently dominant, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals. His primary NAICS focus includes flight training (611512) and nonscheduled air transportation (481219), indicating procurement of training systems and support services for pilot readiness programs. He also manages contracts in custom woodwork manufacturing (337212) and coin-operated laundry services (812310), suggesting a broad scope of facility sustainment and quality-of-life infrastructure support. Capt Gallagher’s expertise spans both high-tech defense systems and essential garrison support services, reflecting the multifaceted nature of Air Force operational sustainment.