Danny Mandell

Danny Mandell serves as a key procurement professional within the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s Acquisition Division, supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mission to advance land conservation and soil health through strategic contracting. He manages the acquisition of technical, engineering, and construction services critical to field-level conservation initiatives, easement restoration, and rural resource planning. His portfolio primarily includes contracts for commercial and institutional building construction, heavy civil engineering, and specialized equipment procurement, ensuring that federal conservation programs have the infrastructure and technical support needed to deliver measurable environmental outcomes. Mandell maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized services in conservation infrastructure, land management systems, and technical support. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and mission alignment, particularly with firms experienced in agricultural conservation contexts and federal compliance frameworks. He demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation, fostering innovation and local economic development within rural communities. While no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, his pattern consistently channels opportunities to small business contractors capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical services. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (commercial and institutional building construction) and 237990 (other heavy and civil engineering construction), with additional activity in office furniture manufacturing and metal wholesale distribution. These reflect a blend of physical infrastructure needs and support services essential for field offices, conservation centers, and data-enabled agricultural planning operations, underscoring his expertise in integrating built environment procurement with ecological program objectives.