Nicole Esser

Nicole Esser serves as the primary procurement lead for the W076 Endist Ft Worth under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of construction and facility support services critical to sustaining military installations across the continental United States. Her role centers on executing contract actions that ensure the operational readiness, safety, and environmental compliance of Army barracks, institutional buildings, and grounds infrastructure. She manages full lifecycle procurements—from solicitation through award and administration—primarily for commercial and institutional building construction projects, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in modernization and long-term facility sustainment. Esser maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including M.A. Mortenson Company, Federal Contracting Inc., and Cerris Builders, Inc., all of which have demonstrated proven capacity in delivering complex, mission-critical construction services. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, high-performance vendors capable of meeting stringent Army engineering and regulatory standards. While she collaborates with a broad base of 14 additional contractors, the majority of activity is concentrated among these top-tier performers, indicating a focus on reliability, past performance, and technical expertise in institutional construction. Her procurement pattern reflects a deliberate balance between open competition and small business opportunity, with approximately one-third of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering socioeconomic diversity in the contractor base, consistently prioritizing small business participation without compromising mission requirements. The remaining two-thirds are awarded without set-asides, reflecting the scale and complexity of projects requiring larger, more specialized capabilities. Esser’s technical domain is exclusively focused on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing new construction, renovation, and modernization of military facilities. She procures turnkey construction services, including structural, mechanical, and electrical systems integration, with an emphasis on compliance with Army Technical Manuals and sustainable building practices. Her expertise lies in managing high-stakes, mission-essential construction projects that support force readiness and quality of life for service members.