Nicole Taylor

Nicole Taylor serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that support the agency’s operational infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration—for technology, facilities, and administrative services essential to benefit delivery and public trust. She specializes in complex IT and systems integration contracts, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the SSA’s digital modernization goals. Taylor maintains established relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co., Inc., and Colorid, LLC, reflecting a balanced portfolio of large prime vendors delivering software development, facility maintenance, and security services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical competence and regulatory compliance. These relationships are strategically cultivated to ensure continuity of critical services supporting SSA’s nationwide operations. While the majority of her acquisitions—78.3%—are conducted under full and open competition, Taylor consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 21.7% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to equitable access without compromising mission requirements. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting a deep specialization in software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity support. She also procures related services in business support, security patrols, and computer training, ensuring holistic operational readiness across SSA’s digital and physical infrastructure.