Dave Hiatt (COR)

Dave Hiatt serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative for the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s Acquisition Division within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing technical service acquisitions critical to national conservation efforts. His responsibilities include monitoring contract performance for landscape architecture and soil management services that directly support land easement restoration, soil health initiatives, and data-informed agricultural planning. He ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating the delivery of high-quality, field-ready technical services to enable sustainable land use across rural America. Hiatt maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide niche expertise in conservation-oriented land services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in ecological restoration, precision agriculture support, and on-the-ground implementation of USDA conservation programs. His oversight emphasizes performance-based outcomes, collaborative site coordination, and adherence to environmental stewardship standards. Hiatt’s acquisition portfolio is entirely structured under total small business set-asides, fully aligned with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic equity in federal contracting. He consistently directs opportunities to small businesses, including those owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, reinforcing the agency’s mission to empower local and regional service providers in rural communities. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541320 (Landscape Architectural Services) and NAICS 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating), reflecting deep technical expertise in ecological design, erosion control, native vegetation establishment, and conservation tillage systems. He procures services that integrate geospatial analysis, hydrologic modeling, and habitat restoration planning, ensuring that contracted work delivers measurable improvements in soil integrity and land resilience across USDA conservation programs.