Merbby Nicolas

MERBBY JOYCE NICOLAS serves as a key procurement lead within the W2SN Endist Honolulu, a Department of the Army organization responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical military infrastructure across Hawaii. In this role, they manage the acquisition of civil engineering and construction services essential to Army garrison readiness, overseeing contracts for combat-support facilities, utilities, and base resilience projects. Their portfolio primarily encompasses design-build and construction management contracts aligned with Army Corps of Engineers standards, ensuring compliance with federal construction codes and environmental mandates. They play a central role in translating operational requirements into actionable procurement strategies that enhance long-term military infrastructure durability and operational resilience. NICOLAS maintains a consistent working relationship with CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC, a primary contractor for complex construction and facility modernization efforts. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced firms capable of executing large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects under stringent DoD compliance frameworks. While the majority of awards are non-set-aside, NICOLAS engages with a diverse vendor base, including firms with specialized expertise in military-grade construction, utilities integration, and rapid-response civil works, fostering reliable, performance-driven partnerships grounded in technical proficiency and schedule adherence. NICOLAS’s procurement strategy prioritizes broad competition, with 86% of awards issued under unrestricted conditions. However, they actively support small business participation, with notable allocations to Women-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside targeted opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical standards. The agency’s procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 236115 (New Single-Family Housing Construction), indicating a heavy emphasis on barracks, administrative facilities, and family housing upgrades. Additional activity in NAICS 237130 and 238220 underscores expertise in power, communication, and HVAC systems integration, reflecting deep technical knowledge in mission-critical utility infrastructure modernization.