Nicole L. Feeman

Nicole L. Feeman serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4419 agency, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical air base infrastructure and aerospace maintenance systems. Her work directly supports operational readiness by securing mission-critical equipment and services essential to aircraft sustainment, utility system upgrades, and environmental compliance. She typically handles complex contracts for specialized manufacturing, industrial supply chains, and technical support services, ensuring alignment with Air Force logistics and infrastructure modernization priorities. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with long-term readiness goals, emphasizing reliability, durability, and compliance with federal defense standards. Feeman maintains a consistent working relationship with Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc., a trusted vendor providing specialized defense logistics and industrial support solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade manufacturing and military-specification supply chains. She engages with vendors who demonstrate robust quality control, defense manufacturing certifications, and the capacity to deliver mission-essential components under tight operational timelines. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history and compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Feeman prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 77% of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 11% allocated to HUBZone firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base by integrating capable small businesses into critical supply chains. This commitment ensures broad-based economic impact while maintaining high standards for mission-critical procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), and 339999 (Miscellaneous Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in heavy-duty ground support equipment, specialized vehicle systems, and industrial-grade components. She also procures electrical apparatus, chemical preparations, and related industrial supplies essential for base utilities and maintenance operations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense infrastructure and logistics domains.