Nicole Rahmer

Nicole Rahmer serves as a Contracting Specialist within the W7MU Uspfo Activity Akang 176, a critical unit under the Department of the Army responsible for enabling expeditionary operational readiness through specialized procurement of tactical infrastructure, aviation support systems, and field-deployable equipment. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and mission-aligned delivery of durable, mission-critical assets. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction, manufacturing, and logistical support contracts essential for airfield operations and base sustainment, with a strong emphasis on rapid deployment capabilities and operational resilience. Rahmer maintains a consistent working relationship with CHENEGA BASE & LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC, a key performance-based contractor delivering integrated base operations and sustainment services. Her procurement approach prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical expertise, and compliance with military specifications, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors capable of meeting stringent field-deployability and quality standards. She actively engages with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in military-grade manufacturing and logistics support. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Rahmer consistently structures solicitations under the Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with over 90% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on inclusive economic opportunity, with minimal use of no-set-aside awards and limited but targeted use of Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, aligning with Army-wide goals to broaden the defense industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), which supports tactical gear and protective equipment, and Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999), critical for uniforms, load-bearing systems, and field textiles. She also regularly procures from Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423990) and All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999), demonstrating specialized expertise in sourcing ruggedized, non-standardized components essential for expeditionary environments.