James Uram

James Uram serves as a Contracting Officer with the Department of the Air Force, assigned to FA2550 50 Cons Pkp, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions supporting aerospace and space operations. His portfolio centers on procuring advanced engineering services essential for the sustainment and modernization of space-based and ground-based systems, including satellite communications, radio and wireless infrastructure, and precision electronic test instrumentation. Uram plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Air Force’s space domain awareness capabilities remain technologically superior, overseeing full lifecycle contract actions from solicitation through closeout in compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. His work directly enables the operational readiness of national defense systems reliant on cutting-edge technical solutions. Uram’s primary contractor relationships are with firms specializing in systems engineering and technical assistance, including the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC. While these entities appear as awardees, their involvement likely reflects specialized service delivery or administrative support functions aligned with broader mission needs. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous technical validation, fostering partnerships grounded in compliance, reliability, and mission alignment rather than volume or scale. Uram’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-aside designation. The remaining 28.6% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), demonstrating a deliberate but measured commitment to small business participation. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization, while still ensuring small businesses have equitable access to opportunities within his portfolio. His entire acquisition portfolio is concentrated under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring a deep specialization in technical engineering support for aerospace systems. Uram consistently procures services related to systems integration, electromagnetic compatibility testing, telemetry and tracking infrastructure, and mission-critical software development—domains requiring high levels of certification, security clearance, and domain-specific expertise. His expertise lies in translating complex technical requirements into enforceable contract deliverables that meet the Air Force’s rigorous standards for space and defense operations.