Kimberly A. Nichols

Kimberly A. Nichols serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of service-based contracts focused on facility maintenance, medical support systems, and transportation logistics, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational requirements. Her work directly supports the modernization and resilience of Air Force infrastructure by securing specialized services that maintain safe, functional, and technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment. Nichols maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of experienced vendors, including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established small businesses with proven expertise in transportation, facility services, and operational support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure mission alignment and accountability. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Nichols consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 50% of her acquisitions set aside for total small businesses and an additional 25% competed under the 8(a) program. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster vendor diversity, promote economic opportunity, and leverage the agility of small businesses in delivering responsive, mission-critical services. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to competition and socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 485310 (Taxi and Ridesharing), 485510 (Charter Bus), 532111 (Passenger Car Rental), and 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), indicating a unique blend of mobility, logistics, and equipment support needs. She specializes in acquiring transportation services for personnel movement and facility-related equipment procurement, demonstrating technical fluency in both commercial and defense-specific supply chains.