James Woodis

James Woodis serves as a key procurement lead within Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum (19AQMM), a critical component of the U.S. Department of State responsible for securing mission-critical infrastructure and technical services for diplomatic operations worldwide. He manages the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for professional, scientific, and technical services essential to the safety and operational continuity of U.S. embassies and consulates. His portfolio encompasses security systems integration, IT modernization, facility construction support, and environmental compliance services, all aligned with the agency’s strategic imperative to ensure mission readiness in high-risk environments. Woodis operates with full authority under federal acquisition regulations to execute complex, mission-driven procurements requiring stringent security and compliance standards. He maintains long-standing relationships with a select group of high-capacity contractors, including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, P�tz Security AG, and KADIAK LLC_DGI-ATI II LLC_PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven global delivery capabilities, particularly in security engineering, cybersecurity, and facility management. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous vendor vetting, and sustained contract oversight to ensure alignment with diplomatic security protocols and international operational requirements. Woodis’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict non-set-aside orientation, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the agency’s operational urgency and the specialized nature of required services, which often demand advanced technical certifications, global presence, and classified clearance infrastructure not typically available within small business ecosystems. While socioeconomic set-asides are not utilized, his team ensures all procurements adhere to transparency and fair competition principles under FAR Part 6. His primary focus lies within NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing security consulting, technical risk assessments, facility engineering, and mission-critical IT support. He specializes in procuring integrated solutions that combine physical security, digital infrastructure, and environmental compliance, ensuring U.S. diplomatic posts operate securely and efficiently under demanding global conditions.