Norman James

Mr. Norman James serves as a procurement lead within the 693JJ9 NHTSA Office of Acquisition, where he manages complex contracts supporting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s mission to enhance vehicle safety through technology and data-driven regulation. He specializes in acquiring engineering, testing, and analytical services critical to advancing vehicle safety standards, behavioral research tools, and regulatory compliance systems. His portfolio includes high-impact acquisitions for safety innovation, instrument calibration systems, and technical support services that directly inform federal motor vehicle safety standards and public awareness campaigns. Mr. James maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, both of which provide specialized engineering and systems integration services for safety testing and data acquisition. He also collaborates with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ESEA STATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS to support state-level safety initiatives and public education infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes technical precision, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional procurement, fostering partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and safety innovation. Mr. James’s procurement activity reflects a uniform preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside designation. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with NHTSA’s need for specialized, high-fidelity solutions that require advanced engineering expertise not always available within small business pools. His primary NAICS focus areas include 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep procurement expertise in safety instrumentation, sensor systems, and data acquisition hardware. He also frequently procures services under 811219 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair) and 441110 (New Car Dealers), indicating engagement with vehicle diagnostics, post-market surveillance, and consumer safety feedback systems. His technical domain centers on automotive safety technology, regulatory testing equipment, and behavioral research tools critical to NHTSA’s evidence-based policymaking.