Nicole G. Hernandez

Nicole G. Hernandez serves as a primary procurement contact, playing a key role in the agency's acquisition mission. Her responsibilities involve managing various procurement actions to support the agency's operational requirements and technical objectives. The agency's contracting landscape is characterized by a diverse range of vendors, though specific top-tier contractor data is not currently available for this profile. The office manages a variety of procurement activities that support its broader mission requirements. The agency demonstrates a significant preference for full and open competition, with a large majority of its acquisitions processed without set-asides. However, there is a measurable commitment to socioeconomic contracting, including participation in Total Small Business Set-Asides and awards directed toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in technical and specialized manufacturing sectors. The agency frequently engages in acquisitions related to software publishing and the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments. Additionally, there is a notable requirement for precision equipment repair and maintenance, as well as the manufacturing of instruments for measuring electrical signals and industrial process furnaces and ovens.