Damita Boney-Nichols

Damita J. Boney-Nichols serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex contracts for engineering, logistics, and maintenance services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Navy-specific mission requirements. She specializes in acquisitions supporting naval platform sustainment, hazardous waste management, and specialized equipment leasing, aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s strategic priorities of maritime superiority and technical innovation. Boney-Nichols maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Computational Physics Inc., among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense logistics, technical services, and environmental compliance. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established vendors with deep domain knowledge in naval infrastructure support, often leveraging long-term contractual frameworks to ensure continuity and mission-critical responsiveness. Her procurement portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 81.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on mission necessity and technical specificity over socioeconomic preferences. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides, consistently incorporating qualified small businesses into her acquisition strategy in alignment with FAR 19.5 guidelines. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), underscoring her expertise in environmental compliance and naval base sustainment. She also frequently procures specialized equipment leasing under NAICS 532490 and 532411, demonstrating technical proficiency in managing complex rental and logistics arrangements for industrial and transportation assets critical to fleet operations.