Nichols O. Fisher

Nichols O. Fisher serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3030 17 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to mission readiness. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for maintenance, repair, and modernization of Air Force installations, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems. His acquisitions ensure operational continuity and compliance with military standards, aligning procurement activities with the agency’s priority to sustain and enhance base infrastructure. Fisher routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 36 for construction and facility-related services. Fisher maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC, and ACTION CONSTRUCTION AUSTIN LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, locally rooted firms with proven capabilities in facility maintenance, electrical systems, and mechanical services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring rigorous compliance with technical specifications and safety protocols, fostering long-term vendor reliability and accountability. Fisher’s contracting patterns show a balanced commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while 57.1% remain open to all competitors. He actively leverages small business programs to expand the vendor base and enhance competition, though no specific socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB dominate his portfolio, indicating a preference for broad small business eligibility over targeted categories. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 237110, 237310, 238140, and 238320, reflecting expertise in water and sewer infrastructure, highway and bridge construction, masonry, and painting/wall covering services. He also procures specialized services under NAICS 511210, indicating engagement with data processing and digital infrastructure support. Fisher’s domain expertise lies in integrating facility upgrades with operational readiness requirements, ensuring all acquisitions meet Air Force engineering and environmental compliance standards.