James Scaperotto

James Scaperotto serves as a primary contracting professional within DLA Troop Support, overseeing the acquisition of critical logistical and operational equipment essential to U.S. military readiness. His role centers on managing complex procurements for climate control systems, air handling units, industrial ventilation, and deployable infrastructure—ensuring that field-deployable assets meet rigorous DoD performance and durability standards. He operates within the SPE8E8 contracting office, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to sustain troop welfare and operational continuity through reliable, mission-critical hardware. His portfolio emphasizes technical specifications tied to environmental control, thermal management, and ruggedized industrial equipment used in austere environments. Scaperotto maintains consistent procurement relationships with specialized manufacturers including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, PIONEER INDUSTRIES, and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in engineered HVAC systems, custom air purification assemblies, and industrial-grade metal fabrication for defense applications. His contracting approach prioritizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and long-term sustainment capability, often engaging contractors early in the requirements development phase to ensure design feasibility and lifecycle support. His procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and significant allocation to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (7.3%) and Women-Owned Small Businesses (3.7%). While the majority of contracts remain open competition (57%), his active use of socioeconomic set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Scaperotto’s technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 333415 (air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment), 333413 (industrial fans and blowers), and 332439 (metal containers), underscoring his specialization in thermal regulation systems, air quality control, and ruggedized storage solutions. He routinely procures custom-engineered components for expeditionary environments, requiring compliance with MIL-SPEC and environmental testing protocols, positioning him at the intersection of industrial manufacturing and defense logistics.