David Jordan

David Jordan supports the Agricultural Research Service in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with the agency’s focus on advancing scientific innovation in food security and sustainable agriculture. While his formal title is not listed, his procurement responsibilities center on acquiring specialized technical services and digital infrastructure to support laboratory research, data analytics, and precision agriculture systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for software development, computing services, and IT-enabled research tools, ensuring that ARS maintains cutting-edge technological capabilities across its national network of research facilities. His work directly enables the deployment of genomic analysis platforms, cloud-based data processing systems, and custom scientific applications critical to USDA’s research mission. Jordan maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including M.A. Mortenson Company and Firelake Construction Inc. for facility-related technical support, AKIMA Facilities Operations LLC for operations and maintenance services, The Johnson-McAdams Firm, P.A. for legal and compliance advisory, and Your Recruiting Company, Inc. for specialized staffing solutions. These partnerships reflect a strategic emphasis on integrating technical expertise with operational scalability, favoring vendors with proven experience in federal research environments and mission-critical service delivery. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 61.7% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he consistently allocates 38.3% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic inclusion. He actively engages small businesses in technical service categories without favoring specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, prioritizing capability and capacity over certification type. Jordan’s primary procurement focus lies in information technology services, particularly under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), with significant activity in software publishing and computing infrastructure. He regularly acquires tailored data analytics platforms, laboratory information management systems, and cloud-hosted research environments, reflecting deep expertise in supporting science-driven digital transformation within federal agricultural research.