Jay James

Jay B. James supports the Department of Labor’s Cas Division 4 Procurement within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, facilitating the acquisition of precision instrumentation critical to federal workplace safety enforcement. His responsibilities include managing the procurement of specialized measuring, monitoring, and control devices—including gas detectors, analytical sensors, and industrial process instrumentation—used by OSHA inspectors and laboratory personnel to ensure regulatory compliance. He plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to modernize field equipment through technically rigorous, performance-based contracting strategies that prioritize reliability, calibration standards, and interoperability with federal safety systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, James maintains a consistent engagement with manufacturers and distributors of industrial sensing technologies, fostering relationships with firms capable of delivering certified, NIST-traceable equipment under strict federal acquisition regulations. His contracting approach emphasizes technical evaluation criteria, lifecycle cost analysis, and vendor responsiveness to federal calibration and documentation requirements, ensuring equipment meets the demanding operational needs of field inspectors. James demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 30.8% of procurements designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand access for qualified small manufacturers and wholesalers. Though the majority of awards remain open to all competitors, his portfolio consistently includes opportunities for SDVOSB, HUBZone, and 8(a) firms within the technical manufacturing and equipment distribution sectors. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 335999 (Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment Manufacturing), with secondary activity in industrial equipment wholesaling (423830) and administrative services (561110). He specializes in sourcing high-precision, ruggedized instrumentation for hazardous environments, demonstrating deep technical fluency in sensor technologies, calibration protocols, and industrial automation standards.