Nicholas Burton

Nick Burton serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing construction and facility support acquisitions critical to airfield and infrastructure resilience. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation through contract award and administration—he ensures compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific regulations while aligning contracting activities with mission-critical readiness objectives. His portfolio primarily encompasses capital improvement projects, maintenance services, and specialized trade contracting essential to sustaining operational aviation infrastructure. Burton maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, partnering with firms experienced in complex facility modernization and geospatial support services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical precision, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability, compliance, and mission alignment. He actively engages with contractors capable of delivering integrated solutions across multiple specialty trades, ensuring seamless execution of installation-wide infrastructure programs. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 20% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising mission urgency or technical capability. He prioritizes equitable access for qualified small firms while upholding rigorous standards for performance and accountability. Burton’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238160 (Roofing Contractors), and 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in facility construction, envelope systems, and mission-critical avionics support infrastructure. He also routinely procures services under 238990 and 611692, indicating a diverse operational scope that includes specialized trade work and niche training support. His technical domain spans construction management, facility sustainment, and integrated systems installation for Air Force base operations.