Nicole L. Smith

Nicole L. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA5703 386 Econs Lgc, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining expeditionary airbase operations. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical infrastructure, including site preparation, specialized communications equipment, and mobile power generation systems essential for deployed and austere environments. Her portfolio emphasizes rapid-response procurements that ensure operational readiness, with a focus on resilient, field-deployable solutions that meet stringent DoD technical and security standards. Smith plays a pivotal role in translating mission needs into compliant, efficient contract vehicles that support the Air Force’s global mobility and contingency operations. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in available data, Smith routinely engages with a diverse range of vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-essential systems under tight timelines. Her contracting approach favors firms with proven expertise in military-grade communications, expeditionary power systems, and modular construction—often requiring ISO, ITAR, or NIST compliance. She fosters collaborative partnerships with suppliers who can rapidly scale production, provide field support, and meet stringent delivery schedules for forward-operating locations. Smith’s procurement activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing competition among qualified vendors rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing technical capability and delivery reliability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she maintains compliance with all federal procurement regulations and ensures fair opportunity for all eligible offerors. Her primary NAICS focus spans site preparation (238910), other communications equipment manufacturing (334290), and travel trailer and camper manufacturing (336214), reflecting a unique blend of civil engineering and tactical mobility needs. She procures ruggedized comms hardware, mobile power units, and expeditionary shelter systems—technologies engineered for harsh environments and rapid deployment. Smith’s expertise lies at the intersection of military infrastructure and tactical logistics, ensuring that airbase sustainment meets the demands of modern expeditionary warfare.