Nicole S Thompson

Nicole Thompson serves as a Contract Specialist with the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she manages the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and clinical support services essential to veteran care delivery. Her portfolio centers on the modernization of VA medical facilities, including procurement of plumbing, HVAC, roofing, electrical systems, and advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with VA’s strategic infrastructure goals. Thompson’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain safe, functional, and technologically advanced clinical environments for veterans nationwide. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in healthcare facility modernization, technical staffing, and specialized maintenance services. Thompson fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships, emphasizing quality assurance, timely delivery, and regulatory compliance across complex, mission-critical projects. Thompson’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. While she does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach prioritizes competitive fairness and technical merit, ensuring that the highest-capability vendors are selected to meet the VA’s rigorous infrastructure standards. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 621399 (Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners) and 621511 (Medical Laboratories), reflecting her specialization in procuring clinical support services, diagnostic testing infrastructure, and allied health staffing solutions. She possesses deep expertise in acquiring specialized medical equipment, facility upgrades, and technical services that enable high-acuity patient care within VA medical centers.