Nicole Harris

Nicole Harris serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex technical acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities within her organization. Her portfolio primarily centers on engineering services and specialized instrumentation for electrical measurement and testing, requiring deep technical understanding and precise contract structuring to meet stringent performance and compliance standards. She routinely handles sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, often leveraging performance-based acquisition methods to align vendor deliverables with operational outcomes. Nicole Harris cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in technical engineering and precision instrument manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms possessing relevant technical certifications and proven track records in delivering high-reliability systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive fairness, transparent evaluation criteria, and robust post-award oversight to ensure contract performance and accountability. She works closely with technical evaluators and program managers to align vendor capabilities with agency needs, fostering long-term partnerships built on quality, compliance, and innovation. Nicole Harris maintains a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of her recent acquisitions conducted under unrestricted solicitation. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing competition among qualified industry participants rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains committed to fair and open access for all eligible vendors, ensuring that socioeconomic programs are considered only when aligned with mission requirements and regulatory intent. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals). She regularly acquires design, analysis, and systems integration services for electrical infrastructure, alongside high-accuracy test equipment and calibration systems used in laboratory and field environments. Her domain expertise spans electrical signal analysis, instrumentation validation, and systems engineering, making her a key liaison between technical stakeholders and procurement professionals in mission-critical technical domains.