James Buyag, SrA , USAF

SSgt James Buyag serves as a procurement specialist within the FA4686 9 Cons Pk, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining installation infrastructure and operational readiness. In this role, he manages the acquisition of construction, engineering, and facility support services essential to maintaining mission-critical Air Force bases. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 19 for small business set-asides, ensuring compliance with socioeconomic goals while delivering timely, high-quality services that support facility modernization, environmental compliance, and preventive maintenance programs. Buyag maintains a consistent working relationship with RESTORED CLOUD INC, a key vendor providing specialized infrastructure and technology-enabled maintenance solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established small business partners with proven capabilities in facility systems and technical support, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. He actively engages with contractors across multiple socioeconomic categories, prioritizing collaborative, transparent contracting processes that align with Air Force sustainability and resilience objectives. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly 70% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by targeted opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition within the installation support ecosystem, while maintaining strict adherence to socioeconomic contracting mandates. Buyag’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in engineering services (541330), HVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturing (333415), and specialized communications and apparel systems. His technical expertise lies in facility lifecycle support, including construction, environmental systems, and mission-critical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring Air Force installations remain operationally resilient and compliant with federal standards.