Nicole Hunyadi

Nicole Hunyadi serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she oversees the acquisition of precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her procurement portfolio supports the modernization of scientific facilities and the sustainment of high-accuracy measurement capabilities essential to operational readiness. She manages full and open competitive contracts for complex technical systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with strategic mission objectives in advanced scientific instrumentation and communications infrastructure. Hunyadi maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide high-precision analytical devices, unmanned aerial systems for environmental monitoring, and advanced laboratory instrumentation. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, reliability, and compliance with defense-grade performance standards, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in aerospace and laboratory-grade equipment. Hunyadi’s contracting activity is entirely classified as no set-aside, reflecting a strict focus on technical merit and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences. While she does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement strategy prioritizes vendor qualifications, technical validation, and system interoperability above socioeconomic categorization, ensuring that all acquisitions meet the rigorous demands of Air Force scientific and training environments. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with a notable alignment to 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks) due to specialized sensor integration for environmental monitoring. She specializes in procuring mass spectrometers, laser Doppler vibrometers, RF communication modules, and calibration-certified lab systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace instrumentation and analytical science domains.