Jimmy L Barton

Jimmy L. Barton serves as a Contract Specialist with the W075 Endist Los Angeles under the Department of the Army’s W912PL organization, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Army infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of construction and facility support contracts, from solicitation through award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Army-specific regulatory frameworks. His acquisitions primarily support the construction, renovation, and maintenance of commercial and institutional facilities essential to Army installations, with a focus on delivering timely, cost-effective solutions that align with strategic readiness objectives. Barton maintains established working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including FinCantieri Marine Repair LLC, Korte Construction Company, BFBC LLC, Manson Construction Co., and Wu & Associates Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven performers with demonstrated expertise in heavy civil engineering, institutional construction, and facility systems integration. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, performance history, and technical capability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in accountability and compliance. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 65.1% of awards issued without set-aside, while actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (27.9%) and 8(a) competed awards (7.0%). This balanced approach ensures market competition while fulfilling statutory goals for socioeconomic programs, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for certified small disadvantaged businesses. Barton’s technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for nearly two-thirds of his portfolio, complemented by engineering services (541330) and electrical contracting (238210). He specializes in procuring turnkey construction, site preparation, and integrated facility support services, demonstrating deep domain expertise in military infrastructure development and lifecycle management for mission-critical Army facilities.