Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, supporting mission-critical infrastructure sustainment at military installations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction and technical services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and Air Force-specific requirements. Her portfolio primarily encompasses facility modernization, HVAC system upgrades, and commercial building construction projects essential to maintaining operational readiness. Nicole plays a pivotal role in translating mission needs into enforceable contractual obligations that align with safety, environmental, and readiness standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships are typically formed through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, with a focus on firms possessing proven expertise in air base infrastructure support. Nicole fosters collaborative vendor engagement, emphasizing performance-based contracting and rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure deliverables meet stringent military specifications. Nicole demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her awards issued under no set-aside, yet consistently prioritizing HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business participation. Approximately 35% of her contract actions incorporate targeted set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underserved small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. Her approach balances socioeconomic mandates with mission-critical delivery timelines, ensuring compliance with FAR Part 19 and Department of Defense small business goals. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical systems integration and building envelope modernization. She also routinely procures services under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), managing complex projects involving structural upgrades, energy efficiency retrofits, and compliance with UFC standards. Nicole’s technical domain expertise lies in facility sustainment and infrastructure resilience, ensuring installations remain mission-ready through timely, high-quality contracting actions.