Nichole Ray

Nichole Ray serves as the primary contracting representative for FA3016 502 Cons Cl within the Department of the Air Force, overseeing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain Air Force installation readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the acquisition of specialized facility, medical, and infrastructure support services essential to operational continuity. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning electrical systems, electronic equipment maintenance, and mission-critical IT services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Air Force’s modernization priorities. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain safe, technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment. Ray maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in facility maintenance, electronic system integration, and technical services. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance history, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet complex operational demands. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately 47% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 35.3% under Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and 11.8% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses aligned with mission needs. Ray’s technical focus centers on NAICS 238210 (electrical contracting), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), and 541519 (other computer-related services), reflecting deep expertise in infrastructure modernization, hardware procurement, and specialized IT support. She routinely acquires services related to airfield systems, precision equipment repair, and communications infrastructure, ensuring Air Force installations remain operationally resilient and technologically current.