Gay Mullen-Brown

Gay Mullen-Brown serves as a Contracting Officer within the Fpac Bus Cntr-acq Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she leads the acquisition of technical and engineering services critical to land conservation, soil health initiatives, and rural resource planning. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting field-level conservation programs, land easement restoration, and data-driven agricultural decision systems. Her work ensures that mission-critical services—from site preparation to engineering analysis—are procured in alignment with federal regulations and agency priorities, directly enabling the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s mandate to sustain America’s agricultural infrastructure. Mullen-Brown maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized engineering, land management, and administrative support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in conservation infrastructure and rural service delivery. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in environmental compliance, surveying, and land use planning, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in performance and regulatory adherence. She maintains a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside policy across her acquisition portfolio, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting under FAR 19.5. All of her contracts are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural and underserved communities. This pattern underscores her dedication to building a resilient, diverse supplier base that aligns with USDA’s broader goals of inclusive economic development. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), and 541191 (Title Abstract and Settlement Offices). She regularly acquires services related to land surveying, erosion control, easement documentation, and conservation site development, requiring deep technical understanding of environmental engineering and land tenure systems. Her expertise ensures that acquisitions meet both regulatory standards and the operational needs of field conservation programs.