Nicole Looney

Nicole Looney serves as a key procurement professional within the 771 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, part of the Department of the Air Force’s FA8003 organization, where she supports mission-critical acquisition initiatives for enterprise-level professional and technical services. Her role centers on enabling Air Force installation and operational readiness by managing the sourcing of cybersecurity, IT modernization, command and control systems, and personnel wellness services. She is instrumental in executing full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Her acquisitions typically involve complex service contracts requiring specialized technical expertise and robust performance metrics. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Looney engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large defense contractors, mid-tier IT service providers, and niche specialty firms capable of delivering secure, scalable solutions for Air Force infrastructure. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that emphasize accountability, innovation, and sustained service delivery across geographically dispersed installations. Looney’s procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on open competition to ensure access to the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors. This approach prioritizes technical capability and value over socioeconomic classifications, though it does not preclude small business participation through competitive means. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a results-driven philosophy, emphasizing merit-based selection rather than mandated set-asides. Her primary procurement focus spans IT modernization, cybersecurity services, communications infrastructure, and operational support solutions, aligning with NAICS categories such as 541512 (Computer Systems Design), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting). She specializes in procuring advanced technical services that enhance Air Force resilience, data integrity, and mission command capabilities in dynamic operational environments.