Nicole J. Black

Nicole J. Black serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM Micc-ft Leonard Wood, a U.S. Army installation support unit under the Department of Defense. She manages the acquisition of mission-critical construction and facility services essential to sustaining Fort Leonard Wood’s operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, heavy civil engineering, and specialized finishing systems, ensuring that infrastructure projects align with Army standards for durability, safety, and long-term maintenance. She plays a central role in executing contract actions that modernize barracks, utilities, and institutional facilities, directly supporting the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance base resilience and human capital development. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for partnerships with small, certified vendors, most notably HERO ROOFING AND EXTERIORS PLLC, which has emerged as a primary contractor for roofing and exterior systems. She cultivates relationships with niche specialty contractors capable of delivering high-performance building envelope solutions and infrastructure upgrades under tight operational timelines. Her engagement model prioritizes performance-based contracting and integrated project delivery approaches to ensure quality and accountability across complex construction environments. Black demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, consistently directing over 65% of her portfolio toward small business set-asides, with HUBZone and Total Small Business Set-Asides accounting for the majority of awards. She actively leverages FAR 19.5 and 19.15 authorities to promote participation from economically disadvantaged and historically underutilized businesses, aligning with DoD’s broader diversity and inclusion goals in defense infrastructure procurement. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting deep expertise in structural renovations, site development, and utility infrastructure. She specializes in procurements involving masonry, roofing, site grading, and stormwater management systems, ensuring compliance with Army Corps of Engineers design standards and sustainable installation practices.