Nicole R. Fincham

Nicole R. Fincham serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of professional engineering services across federal programs. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical technical solutions through competitive and transparent contracting processes. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on engineering services, where she oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—supporting infrastructure, systems design, and technical analysis initiatives. Fincham’s expertise lies in structuring performance-based requirements and leveraging best-value selection methods to secure high-quality engineering expertise. While specific contractor names are not available, Fincham engages with a broad spectrum of firms qualified in professional engineering disciplines, including consulting firms, technical service providers, and multidisciplinary engineering practices. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition under full and open procedures, with no set-asides utilized in her portfolio. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable and cost-effective offerors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status, emphasizing merit-based evaluation over socioeconomic preferences. Fincham’s procurement approach demonstrates a 100% reliance on full and open competition, with no use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic set-asides. Her contracting decisions prioritize technical merit, past performance, and compliance with engineering standards over socioeconomic targeting, reflecting a mission-driven alignment with the need for specialized expertise in critical infrastructure and systems engineering. Her primary and exclusive NAICS focus is 541330—Engineering Services—indicating deep specialization in the procurement of civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and systems engineering support. She routinely acquires services such as design development, feasibility studies, technical reviews, construction oversight, and systems integration, requiring contractors with licensed professional engineers and proven experience in federal project delivery. Fincham’s domain expertise ensures that engineering solutions meet rigorous federal standards for safety, sustainability, and performance.