Nicole L. Smith

Nicole L. Smith serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4801 49 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aerospace and installation readiness capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced communications systems, avionics instrumentation, electronic warfare support equipment, and specialized maintenance infrastructure. Her portfolio emphasizes technical procurement aligned with Air Force modernization priorities, ensuring operational continuity through timely and compliant contracting for high-impact systems essential to air operations and base sustainment. Smith maintains established relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC for integrated technical services, FSR CONSULTING LLC for engineering and systems support, and CERTIFIED STAINLESS SERVICE INC. for precision fabricated metal components. She also regularly engages SYSMEX AMERICA, INC. and CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP. for specialized instrumentation and mission-critical hardware. Her contracting approach reflects a balance between large-capacity vendors with proven technical capability and responsive small business partners, fostering reliable supply chain resilience through consistent, performance-based partnerships. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 58.3% of awards issued without set-asides, while actively promoting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (33.3%) and targeted programs including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (4.2%) and SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (4.2%) set-asides. This balanced approach reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical requirements. Smith’s primary NAICS focus areas include 334290 for other communications equipment manufacturing, 541990 for professional technical services, and 332999 for miscellaneous fabricated metal products. Her expertise centers on procuring specialized electronics, embedded systems, and precision-engineered components critical to surveillance, communications, and maintenance operations within Air Force aerospace platforms.