Danny Trausch

Danny Trausch serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, specifically supporting the agency’s infrastructure and facility modernization initiatives. Responsible for managing construction-related acquisitions, Trausch ensures that research facilities are equipped with compliant, mission-critical infrastructure to support advanced agricultural science. His portfolio centers on the design and construction of specialized laboratories, field research stations, and associated concrete structures essential for crop, livestock, and biosecurity research. Trausch operates within strict federal acquisition regulations to align physical infrastructure investments with ARS’s strategic goals in sustainable agriculture and scientific innovation. Trausch maintains a consistent working relationship with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a primary contractor for poured concrete foundation and structural work. This partnership reflects a pattern of long-term, performance-based engagement with a single, highly specialized vendor capable of delivering precision concrete systems required for sensitive research environments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and adherence to USDA-specific construction standards for biosafe and environmentally controlled facilities. Trausch’s contracting activity is fully aligned with small business set-aside policies, with 100% of his acquisitions designated under FAR 19.5 as total small business set-asides. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering economic opportunity among small, locally based construction firms, ensuring that federal infrastructure dollars directly support community-based economic development and workforce growth in the construction sector. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238110—poured concrete foundation and structure contractors—indicating deep technical expertise in structural systems for research facilities. Trausch specializes in acquiring complex concrete infrastructure, including reinforced foundations, seismic-resistant slabs, and precision-grade flooring systems required for laboratory instrumentation stability. His domain expertise lies at the intersection of civil construction and scientific facility requirements, ensuring that built environments meet the rigorous demands of agricultural R&D.