James Parker

James Parker serves in a secondary role within the agency's procurement framework, supporting the acquisition mission through the management of specialized industrial and manufacturing contracts. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a strong preference for full and open competitions, with a significant majority of awards designated as no set-aside. However, the office maintains a commitment to small business participation, utilizing Small Business Set-Asides, HUBZone designations, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) preferences to diversify its vendor base. The agency's technical focus is heavily concentrated in industrial manufacturing and maritime infrastructure. Procurement activity is primarily centered on the manufacturing of measuring, dispensing, and pumping equipment, as well as industrial valve manufacturing. Additionally, the office manages acquisitions for ship building and repairing, ball and roller bearing manufacturing, and the procurement of overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail systems.