Nicholas J. Booth

Nicholas J. Booth serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize naval warfighting systems. His responsibilities center on securing advanced technology solutions that enhance command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and sensor-communication integration. Booth oversees contracts aligned with operational readiness, focusing on cyber-enabled decision support, armored vehicle systems, and real-time data processing capabilities. He routinely handles complex, high-priority procurements requiring systems engineering expertise and rapid deployment timelines, ensuring alignment with Navy modernization priorities and defense acquisition regulations. Booth maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade systems integration, technical training, and mission-specific software development. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor engagement to ensure technical continuity and rapid responsiveness across evolving operational requirements. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 86.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), accounting for 13.2% of awards, reflecting a balanced commitment to both scalability and socioeconomic contracting goals. While not heavily reliant on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his portfolio still integrates qualified small businesses to foster innovation and resilience in the defense supply base. Booth’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334511 for navigation and guidance systems, followed by engineering services (541330) and computer-related support (541519). He procures advanced sensor arrays, embedded computing platforms, secure communication modules, and mission-specific training solutions. His expertise spans integrated hardware-software ecosystems critical to naval surface and undersea operations, with a clear emphasis on interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, and field-deployable technologies.