Nicky Bickler

Nicky Bickler serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA4528 5 Cons under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. Her portfolio centers on facility construction, maintenance, and operational support, with a focus on building systems integration including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing services. She executes full and open competitions as well as small business set-asides, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific procurement policies while aligning acquisitions with the Air Force’s long-term infrastructure resilience goals. Bickler maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex facility upgrades and site development projects. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in commercial, institutional, and industrial construction. She prioritizes contractors with demonstrated capability in integrated building systems and sustainable construction practices, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on reliability and technical proficiency. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her actions are full and open, she actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to Air Force infrastructure contracts without compromising mission readiness or quality standards. Bickler’s primary NAICS focus includes 813110 (Religious Organizations), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 424920 (Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers), 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), and 512120 (Motion Picture and Video Distribution). While these categories appear atypical for a military construction agency, they reflect the diverse scope of facility-related support services procured—ranging from technical consulting for building automation to specialized logistics and media distribution for installation operations. Her expertise lies in aligning niche service procurements with broader infrastructure modernization objectives.