Nicole Doyel

Nicole Doyel serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within her organization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. She specializes in the acquisition of surgical appliances and medical supplies, overseeing solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and performance monitoring. Her role is critical to supporting mission-critical healthcare operations by securing high-quality, clinically validated products that meet stringent regulatory and safety standards. Doyel’s acquisitions are primarily commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items requiring technical evaluation and adherence to FDA classification guidelines. Doyel maintains a broad network of suppliers within the medical device and surgical supply manufacturing sector, engaging with both large-scale manufacturers and specialized niche vendors. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation under FAR Part 15 procedures, with a focus on evaluating technical capability, quality assurance systems, and supply chain reliability. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms possessing ISO 13485 certification and active FDA registrations to ensure regulatory compliance and product integrity. Doyel’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under open, non-set-aside solicitations. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing market-wide competition and value-driven outcomes over socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach aligns with agency needs for rapid, scalable procurement of standardized medical devices where broad vendor participation ensures reliability and cost-effectiveness. Her primary focus is on NAICS 339113—Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing—encompassing items such as surgical drapes, sterile trays, wound closure devices, and orthopedic supports. She possesses deep technical familiarity with FDA Class I and II medical devices, regulatory labeling requirements, and the distinction between disposable and reusable surgical products. Doyel’s expertise ensures that acquisitions meet clinical specifications while maintaining compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and quality management standards.