Nicole Napier-Kurdelski

Nicole Napier-Kurdelski serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFACSYSCOM Mid-Atlantic), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Mid-Atlantic region. She manages a portfolio of technical and engineering service acquisitions, primarily focused on testing laboratories and professional engineering services essential to facility modernization, environmental compliance, and operational readiness. Her work ensures that infrastructure projects meet rigorous federal standards through precise contract execution, performance monitoring, and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Ryan Construction Co. Inc., Weeks-Cashman JV, Appledore Marine – CH2M JV, W.M. Jordan Company, Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on complex, multi-disciplinary projects involving civil works, marine construction, and environmental testing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and accountability, fostering reliable vendor engagement across high-stakes infrastructure programs. Nicole demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and 25% competed specifically among 8(a) certified firms. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal opportunities and strengthen regional small business capacity. Her procurement practices consistently prioritize small business participation, aligning with DoD goals to expand the defense industrial base and foster innovation through diverse vendors. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), accounting for 75% of her portfolio, and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), representing 25%. She procures specialized services such as soil and water quality testing, structural integrity assessments, geotechnical analysis, and facility condition evaluations—all critical to sustaining combat-ready installations and meeting environmental regulatory requirements. Her expertise lies in bridging technical engineering needs with compliant, efficient acquisition processes.