Nicole Taylor

Nicole Taylor serves as Lead Contract Specialist, guiding the acquisition lifecycle for complex services requiring strict compliance with federal procurement regulations. In this role, she ensures that contracting actions align with statutory requirements, FAR guidelines, and agency mission objectives, with a focus on solicitation development, source selection, and contract administration. Her portfolio centers on professional services and hospitality-related support functions, often involving competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. She plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into legally sound, transparent acquisition strategies that promote efficiency and accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Nicole consistently engages with a diverse range of vendors, including general management consultants, legal service providers, and hospitality operators. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition and vendor responsiveness, fostering relationships with both large service providers and small businesses capable of delivering specialized support. She prioritizes clear performance metrics and deliverable-based contracts to ensure accountability and mission readiness across all awarded actions. Nicole demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on socioeconomic programs, consistently leveraging set-aside authorities to expand opportunities for small businesses without relying on other designated categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This approach underscores a preference for broad-based small business inclusion aligned with statutory goals for economic opportunity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting a significant need for lodging and hospitality services, followed by administrative management consulting (541611) and legal services (541110). She also regularly procures specialized information services (519190 and 511210), indicating expertise in supporting operational infrastructure through professional, technical, and administrative solutions. Her domain knowledge spans facility support, management advisory services, and compliance-driven legal contracting.