James S. Barrett

James S. Barrett serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility at Joint Base Andrews, where he oversees acquisitions critical to sustaining operational readiness and mission-critical infrastructure. His responsibilities center on securing integrated security systems, radio and broadcasting hardware, and audiovisual equipment essential to command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities for air operations. Barrett manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s focus on maintaining secure, resilient, and technologically advanced facilities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing mission effectiveness. He maintains consistent working relationships with specialized vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a preference for niche contractors capable of delivering technical solutions in environmental compliance, materials handling, and chemical systems integration. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical specificity, and long-term service support, fostering partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in defense-adjacent industrial applications. Barrett exhibits a balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly equal portions of awards directed toward total small business set-asides and open competitions, and a notable 14.3% allocated to women-owned small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity without compromising mission requirements, aligning with broader DoD goals for socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 and 334290, encompassing radio, television, and wireless communications equipment manufacturing, alongside 238320 for painting and wall covering contractors. He also engages with 339920 for specialized athletic and training gear and 813110 for facility support services. This blend underscores his technical proficiency in both high-tech communications systems and facility sustainment, positioning him as a strategic procurement professional bridging infrastructure resilience with advanced communications capabilities.