James P. Kurbiel

James P. Kurbiel serves as a Project Manager responsible for overseeing the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for postal service operations, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical operational requirements. In this role, he leads the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts essential to maintaining the nation’s mail and logistics infrastructure. His responsibilities include developing acquisition strategies, coordinating with technical stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks governing federal contracting. Kurbiel typically manages complex, performance-based acquisitions for postal infrastructure, transportation services, and operational support systems, often coordinating across multiple federal and contractor teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient postal solutions. Kurbiel’s contractor relationships are primarily with large, experienced vendors possessing deep expertise in postal operations, logistics automation, and mail processing systems. He engages with a consistent pool of qualified contractors capable of delivering high-volume, time-sensitive services under strict federal performance standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement approach favors established industry participants with proven track records in federal postal support, emphasizing reliability, scalability, and compliance with U.S. Postal Service operational norms. Kurbiel’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical capability, operational readiness, and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the unique scale and national importance of postal service missions. While small business participation is not formally targeted, his procurement process remains transparent and accessible to all qualified offerors. His primary focus is on NAICS 491110 (Postal Service), encompassing mail sorting and delivery systems, fleet maintenance, postal facility operations, and automated processing equipment. Kurbiel specializes in procuring mission-critical infrastructure and services that support the universal service obligation, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and logistical demands of national mail delivery systems.