Robert James

Robert James serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Logistics Agency’s DCSO Richmond Division #1, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing military infrastructure and operational systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and mission-critical equipment services, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for safety, functionality, and regulatory adherence. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in hazardous material remediation and mechanical system modernization, requiring deep technical understanding of defense facility operations and lifecycle support requirements. James maintains a consistent working relationship with XSB INC, a primary contractor delivering specialized maintenance and repair services for commercial and industrial machinery. His procurement approach emphasizes reliable vendor partnerships with proven technical expertise in facility systems, reflecting a preference for contractors with demonstrated capability in non-automotive mechanical repair and facility infrastructure support. He fosters long-term collaborations with vendors who can deliver responsive, compliant, and scalable solutions under tight operational timelines. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal weighting between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation without favoring specific socioeconomic categories, ensuring broad access while maintaining competitive rigor. This approach supports DLA’s mandate to promote equitable opportunity while securing high-quality services. James specializes in acquisitions under NAICS 337214 for office furniture systems and NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance. His domain expertise lies in procuring durable, military-grade furnishings and precision mechanical services essential to facility readiness. He ensures all procurements meet federal specifications for durability, safety, and interoperability within defense environments, demonstrating technical fluency in facility sustainment and equipment lifecycle management.