Nichole C. Cabral

Nichole C. Cabral serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, engineering research, and telecommunications equipment, with a focus on securing innovative, high-performance solutions that support operational efficiency and technological modernization. Cabral routinely handles competitive solicitations under both full and open competition and targeted set-asides, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the acquisition process. Cabral collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier technology providers, and specialized manufacturers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms capable of delivering complex IT services, computer systems design, and telephone apparatus solutions. Her working relationships are characterized by a preference for responsive, compliant vendors with proven technical capabilities and strong performance histories. She fosters collaborative partnerships that emphasize quality, innovation, and adherence to federal procurement standards. Cabral demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly equal portions of her awards directed toward total small business set-asides and non-set-aside competitions, and a notable 9.1% dedicated to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards. She actively leverages FAR Part 19 authorities to promote equitable access and foster a diverse supplier base aligned with national socioeconomic goals. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity in 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). She specializes in procuring custom software development, systems integration, telecommunications hardware, and applied scientific research services, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical requirements and compliance frameworks governing these domains.