Aaron Dimeo

Aaron Dimeo serves as the primary procurement lead for the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Agricultural Research Facility Management and Procurement Division, where he orchestrates the acquisition of mission-critical laboratory instrumentation, precision equipment maintenance services, and specialized research infrastructure. His role is central to enabling high-throughput biological and environmental research that underpins national food security and sustainable agriculture initiatives. Dimeo manages complex procurements for analytical instruments, controlled-environment systems, and advanced testing services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the agency’s scientific priorities. He maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Germfree Laboratories, LLC for cleanroom and biosafety equipment, Georgia Commercial and Residential Elevator, LLC for facility infrastructure, and Gold Wave Inc. for precision calibration and maintenance services. His contracting approach emphasizes technical competency and long-term service reliability, favoring vendors with demonstrated expertise in laboratory-grade systems and regulatory-compliant support. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures that prioritize uptime and scientific integrity. Dimeo exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no single socioeconomic category dominates, his portfolio consistently includes qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche technical services and specialized equipment, reflecting a strategic emphasis on capability over size. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 for analytical laboratory instrumentation and 333111 for farm machinery and equipment, with additional activity in 311119 for animal feed research systems and 541380 for independent testing laboratories. His domain expertise spans mass spectrometry, environmental monitoring tools, and controlled-environment research platforms, ensuring that acquisitions directly support USDA ARS’s mission of advancing agricultural science through cutting-edge technology.