Jesse San Nicolas

1LT Jesse San Nicolas serves as a contracting officer within the W7M4 Uspfo Activity Hi Arng, part of the Department of the Army, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain military readiness through infrastructure and operational support. His portfolio centers on the planning, award, and administration of construction and civil engineering contracts essential to training environments, garrison facilities, and force sustainment operations. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities of modernizing readiness centers and enhancing logistical infrastructure. His acquisitions primarily involve design-build and performance-based service contracts for facility upgrades and heavy construction projects. 1LT San Nicolas maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including NEXT CONSTRUCTION, INC., HCG-NKC LLC, ELITE PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION INC., AMETHYST BUILDERS, LLC, and HALOA CONSTRUCTION LLC. These firms are frequently selected for their proven expertise in industrial and heavy civil construction, demonstrating a pattern of repeat engagement based on performance, reliability, and technical capability. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and mission alignment, fostering a collaborative environment that supports timely delivery of complex infrastructure projects. He maintains a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All his acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring maximum participation from small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms without discrimination by size category. This pattern underscores his dedication to expanding economic opportunity within the defense construction sector while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing barracks, maintenance facilities, training ranges, and site development for military installations. He specializes in procurements requiring structural integrity, utility integration, and compliance with Army Corps of Engineers standards, demonstrating deep technical expertise in mission-critical civil infrastructure delivery.