Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson serves as the primary contracting lead for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to the operational integrity of national wildlife refuges. Her role centers on managing full lifecycle procurement actions for civil construction and site development initiatives, including roadways, utility systems, and structural rehabilitation efforts that support ecological stewardship and agency mission continuity. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the Service’s long-term resilience goals for refuge infrastructure. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DURABLE PILING RESTORATION, L.L.C., and MDM CONSTRUCTION LLC, all of which possess proven expertise in heavy civil construction and environmental mitigation work. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors experienced in working within sensitive ecological zones, ensuring projects meet both engineering standards and environmental compliance requirements. These partnerships reflect a pattern of repeat engagement with contractors who demonstrate reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal environmental protocols. She exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All of her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, with no open competitions, ensuring maximum opportunity for qualified small firms to participate in federally funded conservation infrastructure. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to strengthen local and regional construction capacity while advancing equitable economic development in rural and refuge-adjacent communities. Her procurement focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure for federal lands. She procures services related to earthwork, erosion control, culvert installation, pavement rehabilitation, and drainage systems, all tailored to the unique demands of wildlife refuge environments. Her technical domain expertise lies in balancing transportation and utility needs with ecological preservation, ensuring infrastructure enhancements do not compromise habitat integrity.