Nicole Black

A. Nicole Black serves as a Contracting Officer, acting in a secondary role to support the agency's procurement mission. In this capacity, she is responsible for the administration and execution of acquisitions, ensuring that the procurement process adheres to federal regulations and meets the operational requirements of the organization. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a strong lean toward full and open competitions, with the majority of acquisitions categorized as No Set-Aside. There is a limited commitment to small business participation, with a small percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement activity is concentrated across several technical domains. The primary focus is on other support activities for air transportation, followed by research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Additionally, her portfolio includes acquisitions for computer systems design services, semiconductor and related device manufacturing, and specialized physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.