Nicole Orr

Nicole Orr serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4803 20 Cons Lgca office of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction-related acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on commercial and institutional building systems, HVAC, roofing, and plumbing services. She ensures alignment with Air Force readiness goals by facilitating timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurements that support base resilience and operational continuity across installations. Orr maintains a consistent working relationship with Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc., a key vendor providing specialized ground support equipment and related services. Her contractor engagement pattern reflects a preference for established, technically capable firms with proven performance in military facility support, often partnering with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in aviation infrastructure maintenance and mission-critical systems integration. While she collaborates with a range of suppliers, her portfolio is anchored by a core group of reliable contractors with demonstrated capacity to meet stringent DoD quality and delivery standards. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 82.6% of her awards issued under no set-aside conditions, reflecting a focus on maximizing competition and technical capability. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 17.4% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Orr’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220, encompassing radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing, indicating a strong emphasis on communication systems integration for military facilities. She also regularly procures cutting tool and satellite telecommunications equipment, alongside apprenticeship training services under NAICS 611513, reflecting a technical portfolio that bridges physical infrastructure with advanced communications and workforce development needs essential to Air Force operational readiness.