Greg D. Lawson

Greg Lawson serves as a key procurement lead at the Farm Service Agency’s Kentucky State Office, responsible for securing and managing nonresidential facility leases and acquisitions critical to the operational readiness of county-level USDA service centers. His work ensures that rural producers have consistent access to federal farm support programs—including crop insurance, disaster relief, and conservation initiatives—by facilitating the availability of appropriate physical infrastructure. He specializes in real property leasing transactions under the 531120 NAICS code, overseeing the acquisition of office spaces, service centers, and ancillary facilities that enable direct, on-the-ground delivery of agricultural assistance across Kentucky’s rural communities. Lawson maintains stable, long-term relationships with commercial real estate lessors and property management firms that specialize in nonresidential leasing. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with vendors experienced in federal lease compliance, GSA Schedule 70 alignment, and facility adaptation for government use. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, location accessibility, and structural suitability over cost minimization, prioritizing continuity of service to agricultural stakeholders. His procurement patterns reflect a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This indicates a focus on operational necessity over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s mission to prioritize facility availability and functionality over certification-based preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors of all sizes compete on merit, with selection driven by facility condition, lease terms, and geographic alignment with service delivery needs. Lawson’s domain expertise centers exclusively on the leasing of nonresidential buildings, a niche requiring deep familiarity with federal real property regulations, lease accounting standards, and facility assessment protocols. He procures turnkey office spaces, modular service centers, and retrofit-ready properties—ensuring each location meets USDA security, accessibility, and operational standards for public-facing agricultural programs.