1LT Nicole D Graham

2LT Nicole D. Graham serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4608 2 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Air Force installation infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for facility maintenance, security systems, communications support, and operational readiness assets—including hangars, airfields, and recreational facilities. She specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic objectives for resilience and readiness. 2LT Graham maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse cohort of contractors, including UNITED POOL MAINTENANCE LLC, WHITEDS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., and HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC., reflecting a blend of specialized service providers and technical vendors. Her procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes, particularly in environmental services, facility repair, and language support through contractors like ARABIC INTERPRETERS LLC. She prioritizes reliability, responsiveness, and regulatory adherence in contractor selection and contract administration. A strong advocate for small business participation, 2LT Graham consistently structures acquisitions with Total Small Business Set-Asides, accounting for nearly two-thirds of her awards, and frequently employs Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy actively promotes equitable access to federal opportunities, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding the footprint of small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned enterprises within the Air Force’s infrastructure support ecosystem. Her primary NAICS focus includes commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), other spectator sports services (711219), and office administrative services (561110), indicating a broad yet targeted approach to procuring niche maintenance, facility operations, and support services. This reflects her technical expertise in managing non-traditional defense procurement categories that directly enable base sustainment and mission continuity.