Nicholas Kolasch

Nicholas Kolasch serves as the primary contracting lead for FA4855 27 SoCons Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and support services essential to air base operational readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on facility systems, communications infrastructure, and educational support services. Kolasch plays a pivotal role in translating the agency’s strategic modernization goals into actionable contracting strategies that ensure resilient, secure, and sustainable air base operations. He maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor delivering specialized technical services aligned with the agency’s infrastructure and training support needs. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of integrating complex systems and delivering scalable solutions under strict security and compliance standards. Kolasch fosters collaborative vendor engagement, emphasizing reliability, technical expertise, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Kolasch demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 50% of his acquisitions structured as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and an additional 50% reserved for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This deliberate allocation underscores his dedication to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned and small businesses, ensuring diverse participation in critical defense infrastructure programs. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), reflecting a specialized domain in training infrastructure, curriculum development, simulation support, and technical education systems. Kolasch procures services that enhance personnel readiness through advanced learning environments, including secure instructional facilities, digital training platforms, and maintenance of educational technology systems integral to Air Force workforce development.