Nicholas J. Huffman

Nicholas J. Huffman serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0411 Aq Hq Contract Augmented team under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of facility sustainment, modernization, and maintenance services critical to U.S. Army installations, particularly at overseas and garrison sites such as USAG Humphreys and USFK. He executes full lifecycle contracting actions for construction, infrastructure, and utility support services, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical building systems. His portfolio primarily involves complex, multi-year contracts requiring coordination with engineering, logistics, and environmental compliance teams to maintain the integrity of military infrastructure under stringent DoD standards. Huffman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GLOBAL SYSTEMIZED INDUSTRY, 09CLEAN CO., LTD, KOREA CONTAINER POOL CO., LTD, NOKHWACHANGJO, and GLOBAL COMPANY ALLIANCE CO., LTD., many of whom provide specialized services tailored to the unique logistical and environmental demands of overseas military operations. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance reliability, localized expertise in Korean peninsula infrastructure, and adherence to U.S. Army technical specifications for facility maintenance and repair. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with approximately 90% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on efficiency and broad market participation. However, he consistently allocates 10% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business engagement while maintaining mission-critical delivery timelines. Huffman’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 324121 (asphalt paving and block manufacturing), 238320 (painting and wall covering), and 238210 (electrical installation), with additional emphasis on 238190 (building exterior work) and 212321 (construction sand and gravel mining). His technical expertise centers on civil construction, facility maintenance, and utility system upgrades, ensuring compliance with Army Corps of Engineers standards and sustainable infrastructure practices.