Nicholas R. Olson

Nicholas R. Olson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services contracts, with a focus on legal, management consulting, and information technology support. Olson works closely with program offices to align contracting strategies with mission objectives, ensuring acquisitions are structured to meet both operational needs and regulatory standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Olson maintains a broad network of vendors across professional service sectors, engaging both large prime contractors and small businesses to fulfill complex service requirements. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market procurements, with limited use of set-asides, suggesting a focus on maximizing competition and value through broad market engagement. He likely collaborates with legal firms, management consultants, and IT service providers to deliver high-quality, mission-critical support services. Olson’s set-aside preferences indicate a strong orientation toward open competition, with 92.3% of his acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. The remaining 7.7% are awarded as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This pattern reflects a balanced approach that supports small business goals while maintaining broad market access. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541110 (Legal Services), 541611 (General Management Consulting), and 519190 (Other Information Services), with additional activity in human resources consulting and custom computer programming. These reflect expertise in procuring advisory, operational, and technical services to support organizational efficiency and compliance. Olson’s domain knowledge centers on professional services procurement, particularly in legal, administrative, and IT-enabled consulting environments.