Nicholas Jenkins

Nicholas J.J. Jenkins serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His portfolio supports the modernization of scientific facilities and the sustainment of high-accuracy analytical capabilities essential to operational readiness. Jenkins handles complex procurements under FAR Part 15, often involving technical specifications for advanced measurement devices, data acquisition systems, and laboratory automation platforms, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and mission-critical performance requirements. He maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC.—vendors recognized for their expertise in scientific instrumentation, unmanned aerial systems for training applications, and high-resolution imaging technologies. Jenkins engages these partners through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, emphasizing technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal quality assurance protocols. While 60% of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Jenkins actively promotes small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently allocating 40% of his portfolio to qualified small businesses without favoring specific socioeconomic categories. His approach reflects a balanced commitment to market competition and broad-based small business engagement. His primary NAICS focus includes 621111 (Offices of Physicians), reflecting procurement of medical diagnostic equipment for cadet health clinics; 314999 (Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills), supporting specialized uniform and gear testing; 337215 (Showcase and Locker Manufacturing), for facility storage systems; and 518210 (Data Processing Services), enabling lab network infrastructure and data management platforms. This diverse technical scope underscores his expertise in integrating civilian-grade instrumentation into military training and research environments.