Nicholas B. Barrett

Nicholas B. Barrett serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-enabling construction, maintenance, and infrastructure support services at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. He plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness by procuring services that sustain airfield systems, utility networks, and facility integrity under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of construction, environmental, and technical services, with a focus on timely execution and compliance with defense infrastructure modernization priorities. Barrett maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and building construction, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for facility hygiene compliance, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation support, and ML Armaments LLC for specialized defense-related equipment. These partnerships reflect a blend of large-capacity service providers and niche vendors capable of delivering mission-critical, on-demand solutions under strict security and operational constraints. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly a quarter allocated as HUBZone set-asides. While nearly half of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Barrett actively prioritizes small business participation, particularly among HUBZone-certified firms, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to foster economic resilience in underserved communities. Barrett’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), reflecting his expertise in facility modernization and IT infrastructure integration. He also routinely procures electrical contracting services (238210), solid waste collection (562111), and motor and generator manufacturing (335312), demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining complex military installations through integrated technical and environmental services.