Elliot Dale

Elliot Dale serves as a procurement specialist within the Office of Procurement and Property Management at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he supports the agency’s mission to ensure operational integrity through strategic acquisition of facility, infrastructure, and food service solutions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with civil rights compliance, legal oversight, and physical infrastructure maintenance, focusing on the procurement of services critical to USDA’s nationwide program delivery. His work centers on soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, with particular emphasis on performance-based acquisition methods and requirements defined by agency-specific mission needs. Elliot maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small business contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, food service operations, and water infrastructure systems. He actively engages with firms holding various socioeconomic certifications, fostering transparent, competitive bidding environments that prioritize responsiveness, quality, and compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics and contract administration best practices, ensuring accountability and service reliability across USDA’s field operations. A strong advocate for small business inclusion, Elliot consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 62% of his awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 12.5% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while maintaining rigorous standards for delivery, demonstrating a sustained commitment to equitable access and regulatory compliance in federal procurement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722310 (food service contractors), 236220 (commercial and institutional building construction), and 237110 (water and sewer line construction). He specializes in acquiring facility maintenance, on-site meal services, and utility infrastructure upgrades, requiring deep technical understanding of building codes, sanitation standards, and federal construction regulations. His expertise ensures that USDA’s physical and operational assets remain safe, functional, and aligned with national program objectives.