Nicole J. Cleland

Nicole J. Cleland serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Air Force installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility maintenance, medical support services, airfield operations, and communications systems modernization. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to ensure safe, functional, and technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic readiness objectives. Cleland maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of vendors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships span facility services, technical support, and specialized logistics, reflecting a preference for experienced contractors with proven performance in complex government environments. Her approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and sustained vendor engagement, fostering long-term collaborations that align with operational continuity needs. She demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 37.5% of her awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 25% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. An additional 12.5% of awards are competed under the 8(a) program, underscoring her active role in promoting equitable access to federal opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned enterprises. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) and 488119 (Other Airport Operations), with significant activity in computer facilities management, medical support services, and specialized equipment leasing. This technical domain expertise reflects a deep understanding of Air Force installation sustainment, requiring precise alignment between contracting strategy and mission-critical operational requirements.