James Purdy

James Purdy serves as a Contracting Officer, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations. In this capacity, he plays a key role in the agency's mission by executing contract actions and overseeing the formal solicitation and award processes to meet organizational requirements. The agency demonstrates a significant procurement focus within the automotive manufacturing sector. A substantial portion of the agency's requirements centers on motor vehicle body manufacturing as well as automobile and light-duty motor vehicle manufacturing. Additionally, the agency's procurement landscape includes specialized needs for light truck and utility vehicle manufacturing, alongside technical requirements for software publishing and custom computer programming services. Regarding socioeconomic goals, the agency maintains a diverse contracting profile. While a majority of the agency's procurement activity is conducted through full and open competition, there is a consistent commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of contract actions utilizing small business set-asides in accordance with FAR 19.5.