Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to enhance operational readiness through the procurement of advanced electronic, communication, and electromedical systems essential to Air Force installations. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and market research to award and performance monitoring—focusing on high-integrity technical systems that ensure facility safety, resilience, and interoperability. Her portfolio is narrowly specialized, emphasizing precision-engineered equipment aligned with national defense standards. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in facility modernization, electronic system integration, and compliance with DoD technical specifications. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and regulatory adherence over volume-based competition, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in mission alignment. Notably, Smith’s acquisition portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a strategic focus on open competition to ensure access to the broadest possible pool of qualified technical providers. While no socioeconomic set-asides are utilized, this reflects a deliberate procurement decision based on the specialized nature of the requirements, which demand advanced engineering capabilities not commonly found in small business pools. Her primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334510—Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing—indicating deep specialization in the acquisition of medical-grade electronic systems for use in military healthcare and emergency response environments. This includes procurement of fire safety monitoring systems, life-support instrumentation, and integrated diagnostic platforms designed to meet stringent military and ANSI/IEC standards. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense infrastructure and clinical-grade technology deployment.