Danielle Nicole Dove

Danielle Nicole Dove serves as a Procurement Technician within the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Office of Acquisition and Procurement, supporting the nation’s agricultural science mission through the acquisition of specialized laboratory instrumentation, research services, and critical infrastructure. She plays a vital role in executing the agency’s procurement lifecycle, from requirement development and market research to contract administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly enables cutting-edge research in crop science, pest management, and analytical diagnostics by securing high-precision equipment and technical services essential to USDA’s research facilities. Dove maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Lab Leasing Co. of Stevensville, MD, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., primarily engaging them for the procurement of analytical instrumentation, environmental testing services, and facility support solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical expertise in laboratory and environmental science domains, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory compliance, and mission alignment. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while 25% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to specialized capabilities while actively promoting small business participation, particularly among firms with expertise in scientific and technical services. Dove’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting her specialization in acquiring mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and certified testing protocols. She also manages architectural and engineering services under NAICS 541310 to support facility upgrades for research labs. Her technical domain expertise centers on laboratory instrumentation, environmental compliance, and research infrastructure, ensuring USDA’s scientific missions remain operationally resilient and technologically advanced.