James Robinson

Jim Robinson serves as Contract Manager at the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced training systems, command and control infrastructure, and technical services essential to pilot readiness and tactical communications. His work directly supports the Department of the Air Force’s objective of maintaining combat-ready forces through integrated acquisition strategies that align operational needs with procurement execution. Robinson maintains strong, sustained relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI Maintenance Solutions, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, reflecting a preference for established joint ventures and specialized service providers with proven expertise in defense training and systems integration. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced partners capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned technical services, often involving multi-year performance-based agreements and performance metrics tied to readiness outcomes. While the majority of his acquisitions—76.5%—are conducted without set-asides, Robinson consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 23.5% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate effort to leverage small business innovation while maintaining the scale and capability required for high-stakes defense acquisitions, without relying on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), 541990 (Other Professional Services), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services). These reflect a technical domain expertise in training system integration, operational readiness support, and mission-critical infrastructure services that directly enhance Air Combat Command’s ability to train, sustain, and deploy advanced airpower.