Nicole S. Hubby

Nicole S. Hubby serves as a Contract Specialist within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions critical to national border security. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting specialized equipment and services essential to the agency’s K9 enforcement programs, facility operations, and advanced detection systems. Her portfolio centers on technical procurement for search, detection, and navigation instrumentation, as well as associated IT and logistics support, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, timely, and mission-aligned contracting solutions. Nicole works closely with technical stakeholders to translate mission needs into solicitation requirements that meet federal acquisition regulations and performance-based standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Nicole routinely engages with a diverse range of vendors, including defense contractors, instrumentation manufacturers, and IT service providers, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in technical rigor and regulatory compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, risk mitigation, and vendor accountability, particularly for high-stakes equipment requiring certification and maintenance support under long-term service agreements. Nicole’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 91.7% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, aligning with the agency’s need for broad market access to specialized capabilities. The remaining 8.3% are awarded as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary NAICS focus is on 334511, reflecting deep expertise in procuring advanced detection and navigation systems, including chemical, biological, and explosive sensing technologies. She also regularly manages acquisitions under 423430 for computer equipment and software, and 541519 for custom analytical services, underscoring her technical proficiency in integrating hardware, software, and data systems to support CBP’s intelligence-driven enforcement operations.