Nicholas A. Heth

Nicholas A. Heth serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base operational readiness. His work centers on the acquisition of facility construction, infrastructure maintenance, and communications systems support, ensuring that critical airfield and base operations remain resilient and compliant with DoD standards. He routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under FAR Part 16, with a focus on performance-based service contracts and construction-related requirements that align with Air Force installation modernization goals. Heth maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TCG CONSTRUCTION INC, LDIA HOLDINGS, LLC, C-2 CONSTRUCTION INC, ASPHALT PRESERVATION, LLC, and AES SYSTEMS INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, vertically integrated vendors capable of delivering end-to-end construction, site preparation, and technical support services under tight operational timelines. His contracting approach emphasizes proven performance, compliance with military construction specifications, and rapid response capabilities for time-sensitive base maintenance and repair missions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Heth consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with nearly 78% of his awards directed to small businesses. He also demonstrates a notable commitment to Women-Owned Small Businesses, with over 22% of contracts awarded to WOSBs, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance local economic impact while maintaining mission-critical standards. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), 238910 (site preparation), and related construction specialties, including roofing, drywall, and insulation. He specializes in procuring services for base infrastructure sustainment, including utility system upgrades, road and drainage construction, and facility rehabilitation—ensuring air bases maintain operational integrity through technically sound, compliant, and efficiently delivered construction and maintenance solutions.