James Jaramillo

James T. Jaramillo serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle for professional, scientific, and technical services across a diverse range of federal programs. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating fair and competitive contract awards. His work supports mission-critical operations by securing specialized services that require technical precision and regulatory adherence. Jaramillo typically handles complex, non-commercial acquisitions involving engineering, maintenance, and specialized technical support, often requiring detailed performance specifications and risk mitigation strategies. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, Jaramillo engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier firms, and specialized technical service providers. His negotiation approach emphasizes transparency, competitive integrity, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors capable of delivering high-quality, compliant solutions. He routinely works with firms possessing niche expertise in industrial maintenance, engineering design, and explosives manufacturing, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and regulatory standards. Jaramillo demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 18% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his contracts remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and enhance vendor diversity. His contracting patterns show no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides, indicating a preference for broad-based small business eligibility rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 811219 (Other Personal Services), 541990 (Other Professional Services), 811310 (Commercial Machinery Repair), and 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing). These categories reflect expertise in technical consulting, industrial maintenance, and specialized manufacturing support. Jaramillo’s portfolio underscores a deep familiarity with complex, safety-sensitive, and highly regulated service domains requiring rigorous qualification and performance oversight.