Nicholas H. Brawner

Nicholas H. Brawner serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where he manages procurement activities critical to sustaining operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. His portfolio centers on acquiring integrated security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services that support command, control, and communications (C3) infrastructure essential to air operations. Brawner executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned procurement strategies. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., partnering primarily with firms specializing in environmental services, industrial chemical supply, and specialized waste management. These vendor relationships reflect a strategic emphasis on mission-critical support services that enable safe, compliant, and uninterrupted base operations. Brawner fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships grounded in technical specificity and regulatory adherence. Brawner demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and 16.7% reserved specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to maximize small business participation, aligning with Department of Defense goals to strengthen the small business industrial base while ensuring mission-critical capabilities remain resilient and responsive. His primary NAICS focus includes 562219 (Nonhazardous Waste Treatment), 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), 339112 (Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 562991 (Septic Tank Services), and 532284 (Recreational Goods Rental)—indicating a diverse yet mission-driven procurement portfolio. While seemingly varied, these categories support environmental compliance, life safety systems, and auxiliary operational support functions critical to the base’s sustained readiness and infrastructure integrity.