Nicole R. Riffe

Nicole R. Riffe serves as a Contract Specialist within NAVFACSYSCOM Northwest (N44255), a Department of the Navy organization responsible for delivering mission-critical infrastructure to support naval readiness across the Pacific Northwest. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with strategic priorities in shipyard modernization, environmental compliance, and energy resilience. Her acquisitions primarily support commercial and institutional building construction, as well as heavy civil engineering projects essential to naval base operations. Riffe plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into legally sound, efficiently executed contracts that sustain naval infrastructure and enhance mission capability. Riffe maintains established working relationships with key contractors including CONTRACK WATTS INC, ABSHER CONSTRUCTION CO, and ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES, LLC, reflecting a preference for proven performers with demonstrated expertise in naval facility projects. These partnerships are characterized by consistent re-engagement, suggesting a focus on reliability, technical proficiency, and past performance. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor stability and domain-specific experience, particularly in complex environments requiring adherence to DoD environmental and safety standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately two-thirds of awards issued under no set-aside, while maintaining active participation in small business programs—16.7% of awards are total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and another 16.7% are competed under the 8(a) program. This demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering small business involvement without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical requirements. Riffe’s primary NAICS focus is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), underscoring her specialization in constructing and renovating facilities such as administrative buildings, barracks, and support structures. She also frequently procures services under 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), including site development, utility upgrades, and infrastructure rehabilitation. Her technical expertise lies in managing construction projects that integrate environmental remediation, energy efficiency, and naval operational constraints.