James R. Plumlee

James R. Plumlee serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and operational support systems essential to air base readiness. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for industrial maintenance, security systems, electrical installations, and specialized air transportation support services. Plumlee plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and resilience of defensive infrastructure through compliant, efficient procurement practices aligned with Department of Defense strategic priorities. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC, who regularly deliver specialized services in electrical systems, acoustic monitoring, telecommunications, and localized freight logistics. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in complex, safety-sensitive environments, often requiring compliance with military specifications and security protocols. Plumlee demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition among small, disadvantaged, and local vendors while maintaining operational standards. His contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 238210 (electrical contracting), 488190 (air transportation support), 334515 (electrical measurement instrumentation), 484220 (local specialized trucking), and 324110 (petroleum refineries), reflecting a technical domain spanning facility maintenance, aviation logistics, and critical utility systems. Plumlee’s expertise lies in procuring integrated, high-reliability solutions that support the sustained operational tempo of Air Force installations.