Dionna Jones-Banks

Dionna Jones-Banks serves as a key procurement lead within the Cincinnati Acquisition Division of the Environmental Protection Agency, overseeing the acquisition of specialized environmental science and technical services critical to regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring. She manages a portfolio centered on high-precision laboratory support, environmental consulting, and applied research services that enable evidence-based decision-making. Her work ensures the agency secures technically robust solutions for air, water, and soil analysis, risk assessment, and environmental remediation initiatives, aligning procurement activities directly with the EPA’s mission to protect public health and the environment. Jones-Banks maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including BIOSPYDER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and VERINA CONSULTING GROUP LLC, all of which provide advanced environmental analytical services and field operations support. She also collaborates regularly with OMEGA PAINTING & CONTRACTING LLC and GREENLIFETECH CORP for facility remediation and environmental infrastructure services. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, performance history, and regulatory alignment over cost alone, fostering trusted partnerships with firms that demonstrate deep domain expertise in environmental science. Her procurement patterns show no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on securing the most technically qualified providers regardless of business size, prioritizing mission-critical outcomes over socioeconomic preferences. While small businesses are not excluded, the emphasis remains on technical excellence and proven performance in complex environmental applications. The primary focus of her acquisitions falls under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), accounting for nearly 87% of her portfolio, with additional activity in 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). She routinely procures chromatographic systems, field sampling equipment, data modeling tools, and expert-led environmental assessments, demonstrating deep familiarity with laboratory accreditation standards and environmental regulatory frameworks.