SSgt Nicholas Harold

Nicholas Harold supports the procurement mission of the FA4690 28 Cons Pkc under the Department of the Air Force, managing contracts essential to the operational sustainment of Air Force installations. His work centers on securing industrial-grade facilities support services and environmental control systems critical to mission readiness. He oversees the acquisition of maintenance, security, and technical services that ensure the reliability of base infrastructure, with a primary focus on facilities operations and climate control equipment. His procurement activities directly enable the Air Force’s ability to maintain secure, functional, and environmentally controlled facilities across its operational footprint. Harold maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. and Astronics Test Systems Inc., both of which deliver specialized industrial maintenance and test system integration services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in facility conditioning, surface preparation, and mission-critical equipment testing. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term service reliability, fostering stable vendor relationships grounded in quality delivery and regulatory adherence. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 80% of acquisitions issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently allocates 20% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. This balanced approach prioritizes competition while ensuring small businesses have meaningful access to mission-critical contracts. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), encompassing preventive maintenance, cleaning, security system integration, and infrastructure upkeep. The remaining 20% targets NAICS 333415, focusing on commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration equipment. His technical expertise lies in procuring systems that sustain controlled environments for sensitive military operations, requiring deep familiarity with military standards for climate control, air quality, and facility resilience.