James P Manring

James P. Manring serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. His role is central to ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives across health and environmental services. He routinely handles complex service-based contracts requiring technical expertise in healthcare operations and waste management systems, often coordinating with program offices to align contracting strategies with operational needs and regulatory mandates. Manring cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, particularly small businesses specializing in medical and environmental services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering specialized clinical support, laboratory testing, and nonhazardous waste disposal solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and quality service delivery. A strong advocate for socioeconomic goals, Manring prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 60% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for underserved business communities. His contracting patterns demonstrate a consistent alignment with federal small business objectives, ensuring equitable access to government contracts while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His technical expertise centers on NAICS codes related to healthcare delivery and environmental services, including medical laboratories, physician offices, and miscellaneous health practitioners, as well as nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal. He specializes in procuring clinical support services, diagnostic testing infrastructure, and waste management solutions for public health and environmental stewardship initiatives, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in both healthcare operations and regulatory compliance within the waste management sector.