Nicole Belanger

Nicole Belanger serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives across professional, scientific, and technical services. Her portfolio primarily includes complex service-based contracts requiring technical expertise in biotechnology, software development, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, often involving high-stakes research and specialized logistics. Belanger’s approach emphasizes transparent competition, rigorous evaluation criteria, and alignment with agency strategic goals, making her a key facilitator of mission-enabling capabilities within her operational domain. While specific contractor names are not available, Belanger consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering specialized scientific and technical services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development. She cultivates relationships with firms possessing deep domain expertise in regulated environments, particularly those with experience in FDA-compliant processes, clinical research support, and custom software solutions for scientific applications. Belanger’s contracting activity shows a strong orientation toward open competition, with 92.9% of awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. However, she maintains a deliberate and consistent commitment to small business participation, allocating 7.1% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while ensuring eligible small businesses have meaningful access to opportunities in high-technology sectors. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Research and Development in Biotechnology (541714), Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), underscoring her expertise in procuring advanced R&D, data-driven analytics, and bespoke software systems. She also regularly acquires refrigerated warehousing (493120) and pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing (325412) services, demonstrating a unique blend of scientific, logistical, and technical procurement experience.