Nicholas Kulakowski

Nicholas Kulakowski serves as a Contracting Officer at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to U.S. Navy fleet sustainment. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under the N00189 contract vehicle, specializing in commercial and industrial equipment leasing, machinery repair, and shipbuilding support services. His work directly enables maritime operational readiness by ensuring timely procurement of mission-critical infrastructure and technical support, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in naval platform maintenance and workforce development. Kulakowski maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of established vendors including Obsidian Global, LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Advania Island Ehf., Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc., and Computational Physics Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in technical services, logistics support, and specialized equipment maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor collaborations to ensure reliability and technical compliance across complex naval operations. His procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 75.4% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he consistently supports small business participation, with 24.6% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational urgency and socioeconomic contracting goals. Kulakowski’s primary NAICS focus areas include 532490 (other commercial and industrial machinery leasing), 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance), and 336611 (shipbuilding and repair). He routinely procures specialized equipment, maintenance services, and technical support systems for naval vessels and shore-based infrastructure, exhibiting deep expertise in industrial logistics, mechanical systems, and maritime sustainment domains.