Nichole R. Archambeau

Nichole R. Archambeau serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from solicitation through award and contract administration. She plays a critical role in advancing agency procurement objectives by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), promoting fair competition, and aligning contracting actions with socioeconomic goals. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction and facilities support services, with a strong emphasis on small business participation. Archambeau routinely handles competitive sealed bids, request for proposals, and simplified acquisition procedures, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure and operational support services. Archambeau cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, particularly small businesses and specialized trade firms. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors, commercial and institutional builders, and facilities support service providers. Her approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and quality delivery. A dedicated advocate for small business inclusion, Archambeau prioritizes set-aside opportunities, with over 42% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively promotes HUBZone and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) programs, reflecting a strategic commitment to socioeconomic equity in federal contracting. Her consistent use of these tools demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity for historically underserved communities while maintaining rigorous procurement standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with additional activity in industrial construction, water and sewer infrastructure, and facilities support services. This technical specialization enables her to effectively evaluate contractor capabilities, assess compliance with building codes and safety standards, and ensure that acquired services meet operational and regulatory requirements for public infrastructure projects.