James T. Beasley

James T. Beasley serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the defense and aerospace sectors. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by planning, soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for advanced technical systems. His portfolio centers on high-precision instrumentation, avionics, and communications equipment, requiring deep familiarity with FAR Part 15 negotiated acquisitions and technical evaluation criteria. Beasley ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with operational readiness goals for mission-critical systems. Beasley engages with a diverse base of prime contractors and subcontractors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and defense electronics. He routinely works with firms capable of delivering certified aerospace components, including avionics suites, navigation systems, and auxiliary aircraft equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term partnerships with mid-tier manufacturers and innovative small businesses capable of meeting stringent military specifications. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.6% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 12.7% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 1.8% each to SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while maintaining competitive rigor. Beasley’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), and 334290 (communications equipment manufacturing). He specializes in procuring mission-critical hardware including radar components, flight control systems, secure data links, and embedded avionics. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of aerospace and defense electronics procurement, from requirements definition through contract administration, ensuring alignment with DoD technical standards and interoperability frameworks.