Nicholas Wilhelm

Nicholas Wilhelm serves as a secondary procurement specialist within Acquisitions – Aqm Momentum (19AQMM), a critical component of the U.S. Department of State responsible for securing global diplomatic infrastructure. He supports the agency’s mission to ensure the safety and operational continuity of U.S. diplomatic facilities abroad by facilitating the acquisition of security services, IT modernization solutions, and facility-related technical support. While not the primary contracting officer, Wilhelm plays a vital role in contract administration, vendor evaluation, and compliance oversight, particularly for high-priority, mission-critical procurements requiring rapid deployment and international coordination. His procurement activities are closely aligned with a core group of established contractors, including PBG Consulting, LLC; P�tz Security AG; CGI Federal Inc.; KADIAK LLC_DGI-ATI II LLC_PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC; and AMD International Technologies LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, globally capable vendors capable of delivering integrated security, facility management, and IT services under stringent diplomatic operational constraints. Wilhelm’s working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, strict adherence to FAR compliance, and consistent vendor accountability across multi-year task orders. Set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 90% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, a consistent 10% of awards are reserved for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness or vendor capacity. This pattern reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing capability while maintaining pathways for qualified small firms. The agency’s procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), accounting for 75% of activity, followed by 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) at 15%. Wilhelm’s work centers on procuring physical security personnel, access control systems, cybersecurity-enabled facility operations, and specialized communications equipment, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of physical security and IT infrastructure for overseas diplomatic missions.