Cita D. Trice

Cita D. Trice serves as a key procurement professional within the Agricultural Marketing Service’s 3J14 office, supporting the agency’s mission to secure safe, shelf-stable food commodities for federal nutrition assistance programs. Responsible for managing complex logistics and warehousing acquisitions, Trice oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for processed and preserved agricultural products, including canned, frozen, and dried goods. Her work ensures the reliable flow of essential food items through federal distribution channels, aligning procurement decisions with USDA’s nutrition security objectives and supply chain resilience goals. She typically handles performance-based service contracts requiring strict compliance with food safety, cold chain integrity, and federal storage standards. Trice maintains a consistent working relationship with Navcor Logistics LLC, a primary contractor for warehousing, inventory management, and distribution services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, high-capacity logistics providers with proven experience in handling perishable and non-perishable commodities under federal food assistance frameworks. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance expectations, stringent quality control protocols, and integrated supply chain coordination across multiple federal sites. Trice’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing operational efficiency and scalability rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing vendor capacity, reliability, and compliance over certification-based preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all solicitations adhere to federal transparency and fair competition standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage), which accounts for 60% of her activity, and NAICS 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation), representing 40%. She specializes in procuring cold storage, inventory tracking, multimodal distribution, and logistics support services critical to maintaining the integrity of federally funded food supplies. Her technical expertise centers on supply chain logistics for perishable commodities and federal compliance with USDA food distribution regulations.