Nicole Wilhelm

Nicole Wilhelm serves as a key procurement professional within NAVFACSYSCOM Southeast, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across the Southeastern U.S. and overseas operational areas. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction and training-related acquisitions, focusing on commercial and institutional building projects as well as professional development services. Her role involves end-to-end contract execution—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with naval readiness objectives. She works closely with program managers and engineers to translate operational needs into enforceable contractual requirements that support long-term facility sustainment and workforce development. Wilhelm maintains strong, recurring relationships with established federal contractors including BL Harbert International LLC, Walsh Federal LLC, Sauer Construction, LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Kira Aviation Services LLC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with experienced general contractors capable of delivering complex construction and site development work, as well as specialized service providers in aviation and training support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for firms demonstrating proven track records in federal construction and base operations support. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half conducted as full and open competitions. This dual approach ensures robust competition while actively promoting small business participation across the contracting lifecycle. She consistently prioritizes small business engagement without compromising mission requirements or schedule integrity. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), indicating deep expertise in facility construction, renovation, and workforce capacity-building initiatives. She procures services ranging from structural upgrades and utility modernization to leadership training and operational readiness programs, ensuring naval installations remain mission-ready and sustainably operated.