Denise Brooks

Denise Brooks serves as a Contract Specialist within the FPAC Bus Cntr-Acq Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that advance land conservation, soil health initiatives, and rural resource planning. She manages the full lifecycle of complex service contracts, with a focus on real estate appraisal, title settlement, and specialized technical services essential to federal conservation programs. Her work directly supports field-level implementation of USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission by ensuring timely, compliant acquisition of mission-critical professional services that inform land easement restoration and data-driven agricultural decision-making. Denise maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized expertise in land assessment, conservation planning, and rural infrastructure support. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and consistent performance. She actively collaborates with these firms to tailor contract requirements that align with evolving conservation objectives and federal land management standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Denise consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 75% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering economic opportunity in rural and underserved communities through socioeconomic contracting. Her portfolio rarely includes open competitions, underscoring her focus on inclusive procurement that empowers small, locally-based service providers. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 531320 (Real Estate Appraisers), which accounts for half of her acquisitions, followed by NAICS 541191 (Title Abstract and Settlement Offices) and NAICS 325612 (Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing). These reflect a niche specialization in land valuation, property documentation, and environmental compliance services critical to USDA’s conservation easement and land use programs. Denise’s expertise lies in structuring contracts that ensure technical rigor, legal defensibility, and alignment with federal land stewardship goals.