Nicole M. Allen

Nicole M. Allen serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to advance aerospace research and cadet technical training. She manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to maintaining operational readiness and facility modernization. Her portfolio focuses on high-accuracy analytical devices, scientific sensors, and mission-critical test infrastructure, requiring deep technical evaluation and compliance with federal acquisition regulations for complex scientific procurements. Allen maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide advanced technical solutions ranging from unmanned aerial systems and optical measurement devices to laboratory calibration tools and aerospace-grade instrumentation. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contract management to ensure alignment with rigorous scientific and training requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation remains a secondary priority, she consistently supports Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical technical standards. Allen’s primary NAICS focus includes 423450 and 423460 for medical and ophthalmic equipment wholesalers, 511210 for software publishing related to analytical systems, and 811219 for specialized repair and maintenance of scientific instruments. Her expertise lies in procuring high-precision, low-volume technical goods requiring stringent calibration, certification, and integration into complex research environments, underscoring her niche in defense science and engineering procurement.