Nicole Craig

Nicole Craig serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced scientific and analytical instrumentation. Her role centers on ensuring the agency secures high-precision laboratory equipment and specialized testing services that support critical research and compliance missions. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and technical requirements. Her acquisitions typically involve high-specification analytical instruments, calibration services, and biotechnology R&D support, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous source selection processes. While specific contractor names are not available, Craig’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments and precision equipment repair specialists. She fosters partnerships with both large-capability vendors and small businesses capable of delivering niche technical solutions, emphasizing performance-based contracting and quality assurance protocols. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in instrument calibration, validation, and compliance with ISO and GLP standards. Craig demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages small business programs, with a notable 2.3% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts, signaling intentional support for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad small business participation while maintaining technical rigor, balancing socioeconomic goals with mission-critical performance needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516, reflecting deep specialization in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, including chromatography, spectrometry, and mass spectrometry systems. She also regularly procures testing laboratory services (541380) and biotechnology R&D (541714), demonstrating expertise in life sciences, environmental testing, and precision measurement domains. Her technical acumen ensures the agency acquires mission-critical equipment that meets stringent regulatory and scientific standards.