James Roberts Contracting Officer

James Roberts serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of federal medical and laboratory infrastructure needs. He specializes in the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for precision instrumentation and specialized construction services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. His work directly supports the procurement lifecycle for high-accuracy medical devices and facility systems, aligning with national priorities in public health and scientific research infrastructure. Roberts typically handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical evaluation and source selection criteria. His contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers of surgical and analytical laboratory instruments, as well as skilled plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors who deliver integrated facility systems. He engages with both large-capacity industrial suppliers and specialized small businesses capable of meeting stringent regulatory and performance benchmarks. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, quality assurance, and post-award performance monitoring, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical excellence and regulatory compliance. Roberts exhibits a clear preference for small business participation, with 25% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his awards remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden supplier diversity and enhance innovation through competitive small business engagement. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on broad-based small business eligibility rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring diagnostic, testing, and surgical equipment requiring FDA alignment and ISO certification. He also regularly acquires specialized HVAC and plumbing systems under NAICS 238220, ensuring facility environments meet biosafety and contamination control standards. His technical domain spans clinical instrumentation, laboratory automation, and healthcare facility systems, requiring a nuanced understanding of engineering specifications and regulatory compliance.