Kathleen M. James

Kathleen M. James serves as a Contract Administrator for FA4528 5 Cons within the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing facility infrastructure acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing Air Force installations. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of construction and systems integration contracts, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing services, as well as structural construction for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to enhance operational readiness through resilient infrastructure. James specializes in complex, multi-disciplinary contracts requiring coordination among technical, environmental, and safety stakeholders. She maintains a strong working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a key contractor delivering site development and construction services across multiple installations. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaborative vendor partnerships, fostering consistent performance through clear performance metrics, proactive contract administration, and regular stakeholder engagement. James prioritizes contractor accountability and quality assurance, ensuring deliverables meet rigorous Air Force standards for safety, durability, and mission continuity. James demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 66.7% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in construction and facility support services. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs, creating pathways for small firms to compete and succeed in mission-critical infrastructure projects. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) and 611513 (Apprenticeship Training), indicating a dual emphasis on equipment-enabled construction capabilities and workforce development through skilled labor pipelines. She also procures specialized industrial equipment under NAICS 339994 and 333992, reflecting a niche but essential demand for maintenance tools and welding infrastructure. James brings technical fluency in building systems integration and construction workforce training, ensuring acquisitions align with both operational needs and long-term workforce sustainability goals.