Nita Kracke

Nita Kracke serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her role is central to advancing the agency’s mission of delivering efficient, compliant, and socially responsible waste management services. She specializes in non-defense, environmental service acquisitions, ensuring all procurements adhere to FAR guidelines and promote transparency, competition, and accountability. Kracke typically handles sole-source, sealed bid, and competitive negotiated contracts under simplified acquisition procedures, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development. Kracke maintains a consistent procurement pattern centered on small business participation, with 100% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of small business contractors, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business programs, though no single vendor dominates her portfolio. Her approach fosters broad competition and encourages new entrants into the waste management services sector, reinforcing equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 562998, which encompasses all other miscellaneous waste management services. This includes specialized activities such as non-hazardous waste collection, recycling coordination, debris removal, and site cleanup support services. Kracke’s expertise lies in defining performance metrics for environmental compliance, waste diversion goals, and logistical efficiency in service delivery, ensuring contractors meet rigorous operational and regulatory standards. With a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic goals and technical precision in waste management contracting, Kracke ensures that every acquisition supports both environmental stewardship and the growth of small business capacity within the sector.