Nicole Jackson-Heard

Nicole M. Jackson-Heard serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition programs, she specializes in engineering, logistics, and maintenance services critical to naval platform sustainment. Her portfolio includes high-stakes contracts for shipbuilding, repair, and mission-critical equipment leasing, ensuring alignment with Navy strategic priorities in maritime superiority and technical infrastructure resilience. She works closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and negotiate performance-based contracts under FAR and NAVAIR-specific guidelines. Jackson-Heard maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Advania Island Ehf., Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc., and Computational Physics Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized technical services, systems integration, and logistics support for naval operations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in naval engineering and defense logistics. Her procurement activity is exclusively conducted under open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, reliable delivery of mission-critical services. Her primary acquisition focus lies within NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she procures repair, modernization, and maintenance services for naval vessels, and NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), supporting the acquisition of specialized test, calibration, and field maintenance equipment. Her expertise spans technical domains including naval architecture, propulsion systems, and mission-critical logistics infrastructure.