Billie Jean Carlton

Billie Jean Carlton serves as a key procurement lead within the Fpac Bus Cntr-mgmt Svs Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, overseeing real estate infrastructure acquisitions critical to supporting field-level agricultural operations and conservation programs. Responsible for securing and managing nonresidential leasehold interests across rural and underserved regions, Carlton ensures the agency maintains a scalable, accessible physical footprint to deliver farm assistance, disaster response, and conservation services. Her procurement activities center on long-term facility leasing arrangements that enable USDA personnel to operate effectively in remote areas, with a focus on mission-critical site readiness and operational continuity. Carlton maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized real estate developers and property managers, including GREENWOOD PROPERTIES, L.L.P., and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in managing agricultural and rural infrastructure assets, often involving adaptive reuse of existing structures or development of purpose-built facilities. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with federal real property standards, and long-term operational stability over short-term cost savings. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides in Carlton’s procurement portfolio; all acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on broad market access and competitive pricing. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on technical capability, property suitability, and service delivery track record. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)—indicating deep specialization in commercial real estate leasing for federal use. Carlton procures turnkey facility leases, including land, buildings, utilities, and site maintenance services, with expertise in evaluating property compliance with federal accessibility, security, and environmental standards for agricultural operations.