Andrew Fiske

Andrew Fiske serves as a key procurement lead within the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s Acquisition Division, supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mission to advance land conservation, soil health, and rural resource planning through expert technical services. He manages a portfolio of complex, mission-critical contracts for professional and scientific services that enable data-driven conservation planning, easement restoration, and field-level agricultural analysis. His acquisitions focus on engineering, environmental consulting, and geospatial analysis services essential to implementing federal conservation programs under the Farm Bill and other USDA initiatives. Fiske maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors, including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide niche technical expertise in conservation science, land management systems, and rural infrastructure support. These vendor relationships reflect a pattern of sustained engagement with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in agricultural ecology and land use analytics, often resulting in long-term, performance-based task orders rather than one-time procurements. His approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical precision, and alignment with USDA’s conservation outcomes. Fiske demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity in contracting, with 88.9% of his awards set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation across all categories, ensuring equitable access for firms capable of delivering specialized conservation services. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to build capacity within the small business community while maintaining high standards for technical performance and mission alignment. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing environmental consulting, soil science analysis, conservation planning, and remote sensing applications. He also procures educational and training services under NAICS 611310 to build institutional capacity in conservation practices. These acquisitions support field-level implementation of USDA programs through science-based decision tools, technical assistance, and data integration systems critical to sustainable agriculture.