Nicollette Kennemer

Nicollette Kennemer serves as a Purchasing Agent for the W7NW Uspfo Activity Or Arng under the Department of the Army, where she plays a critical role in securing essential human services and infrastructure support to sustain military readiness and quality-of-life operations. Her procurement responsibilities focus on acquiring lodging, food service, and facility support solutions that ensure safe, standardized, and reliable conditions for service members during training and deployment cycles. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, prioritizing timely delivery of mission-critical services while adhering to federal compliance and fiscal accountability standards. Kennemer maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including BASS – Business Administration Support Specialists LLC, I2 LINK L.L.C, AUSTIN LOGISTICS LLC, and JONES DEANNE, who provide specialized logistical, administrative, and operational support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capacity in military-facing environments, particularly those capable of delivering integrated services across multiple locations. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement, performance-based evaluations, and a focus on reliability and scalability in high-demand operational settings. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kennemer consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, with approximately 68.5% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her procurement strategy actively promotes socioeconomic opportunities, aligning with Department of Defense goals to expand vendor diversity and enhance community-based economic resilience through targeted contracting. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 722320 (Caterers), 722310 (Food Service Contractors), and 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting deep expertise in hospitality and dining services for military installations. She also frequently procures facilities support services under NAICS 561210 and specialized manufacturing under 337215 for institutional furnishings. This technical domain expertise enables her to effectively manage complex, multi-service contracts that integrate operational needs with regulatory compliance and user experience standards.