Nicole Vender

Nicole Vender supports the procurement mission of W6QM MICC Ft. McCoy (RC), a key installation support unit under the Department of the Army, by managing contract actions that ensure the operational readiness and daily functionality of military facilities. She oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure and environmental services, including custodial operations, grounds maintenance, building repairs, and waste management. Her work directly enables mission-critical readiness by securing reliable, high-quality services that maintain safe, habitable, and compliant environments for personnel and operations. She typically handles task and delivery order contracts under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, with a strong emphasis on performance-based service contracts aligned with FAR Part 37 standards. Vender maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including YUKON MANAGEMENT, LLC, MGS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC., OK2 CONSTRUCTION, LLC, RYAN HERRING CONSTRUCTION INC, and A & J CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, locally responsive firms capable of delivering complex facility support services under dynamic operational conditions. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and timely execution, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance metrics and quality assurance protocols. She demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This policy ensures that all contract opportunities are reserved exclusively for small businesses, maximizing economic impact within the defense support sector and promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small business vendors with the capacity to deliver mission-critical services. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), encompassing groundskeeping, snow removal, pest control, janitorial services, and minor construction repairs. She specializes in acquiring integrated facility maintenance solutions that align with Army installation standards and environmental regulations, demonstrating deep technical expertise in sustainable grounds management and building operations support.