James R. McLaughlin

James R. McLaughlin serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for a broad range of professional and support services. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR Part 19, while delivering mission-critical capabilities to support government operations. His portfolio primarily encompasses service-based contracts, with a strong emphasis on facilities support, engineering consulting, and advertising services. McLaughlin routinely executes competitive procurements using both full and open competition and targeted set-asides, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value for taxpayer dollars. While specific contractor names are not available, McLaughlin maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors across multiple sectors. His working relationships reflect a balanced approach—favoring competitive bidding while encouraging collaboration among qualified vendors to meet technical and operational requirements. He consistently promotes vendor responsiveness and performance accountability through robust contract administration and post-award oversight. McLaughlin demonstrates a clear preference for non-set-aside procurements, with 80% of awards issued under full and open competition. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 13.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides and 6.7% specifically to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). This pattern reveals a strategic commitment to expanding opportunities for small and veteran-owned firms without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission readiness. His primary NAICS focus areas include Facilities Support Services (561210), Engineering Services (541330), and Advertising Agencies (541810), indicating expertise in procuring facility maintenance, technical engineering solutions, and strategic communications services. He also regularly acquires administrative management consulting (541611) and specialized telecommunications equipment (334210), reflecting a diverse technical domain that spans both service and product-based procurement. McLaughlin’s work ensures the agency receives high-quality, compliant, and mission-aligned solutions through disciplined contracting practices.