James E. Dickey

Jim Dickey serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, manufacturing, and service contracts. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through transparent, competitive procurement processes. His typical acquisitions include landscaping services, power and communication line construction, and the procurement of specialized hardware and audio-video equipment. Dickey is known for structuring solicitations that promote fair competition, ensure technical rigor, and align with federal budgetary and operational priorities. While specific contractor names are not available, Dickey maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria. He routinely engages with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-phase services and manufactured goods under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on accountability and quality assurance. Dickey demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on creating equitable access for small businesses, particularly in service and manufacturing sectors, without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His preference for broad small business set-asides underscores a strategic effort to maximize competition and stimulate economic opportunity across the small business community. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) and 237130 (Power and Communication Line Construction), reflecting expertise in outdoor infrastructure and utility-related services. He also regularly acquires hardware and audio-video equipment under NAICS 332510, 335911, and 334310, indicating technical proficiency in procurement of industrial components and electronic systems. Dickey’s domain knowledge spans civil works, facility support, and technology-enabled equipment, making him a key resource for mission-critical, non-IT acquisitions requiring precise specifications and performance standards.