James Snider

1st Lieutenant James Snider serves as a contracting officer within the Department of Defense, responsible for managing acquisition programs focused on facility infrastructure and environmental remediation. He plays a critical role in executing mission-critical construction and support services for military installations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. His portfolio primarily includes firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for specialty trades, with an emphasis on timely delivery of facilities maintenance and upgrades. Snider’s work directly supports the sustainment of base infrastructure, requiring close coordination with engineers, project managers, and field units to align procurement with strategic readiness goals. Snider maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse base of small business contractors specializing in building trades and environmental services. He consistently engages with certified small businesses, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability and regulatory compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency and fair competition, encouraging new entrants into the defense supply chain while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards. Vendor interactions are characterized by proactive pre-solicitation outreach and post-award performance monitoring to ensure contract fidelity. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Snider prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, allocating 75% of his acquisitions to small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with a strong preference for firms certified under the Small Business Administration’s programs. He avoids broad open competitions unless necessary, consistently leveraging set-asides to promote equitable access and workforce development within the defense industrial base. Snider’s technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 238330 (flooring), 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), and 238210 (electrical installation), with additional focus on remediation services under 562910 and framing under 238130. He procures turnkey construction, retrofitting, and hazardous material abatement services essential to maintaining compliant and functional military facilities. His domain knowledge spans building systems integration, environmental compliance, and sustainable construction practices, making him a key liaison between operational needs and technical procurement execution.