Nicholas Sparks

Nicholas Sparks serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, providing leadership and oversight for the agency's procurement activities. In this capacity, he manages the acquisition lifecycle and ensures that contracting actions align with the agency's mission and regulatory requirements. His role involves supervising the execution of complex acquisitions across a diverse range of service and product categories. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a strong emphasis on socioeconomic participation. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides are the most frequent, accounting for 45.5% of activity. Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 represent 18.2% of the procurement patterns, while 36.4% of actions are conducted without a specific set-aside. His procurement focus is primarily centered on the construction and professional services sectors. The highest concentration of activity is within NAICS 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Additionally, he manages requirements for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), as well as specialized needs in Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113) and Internet Publishing and Broadcasting (519130).