Jaime Lapus

Jaime Lapus serves as a Contract Specialist within the FPAC Bus Cntr-Acq Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where they play a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance the nation’s land conservation and agricultural resource management objectives. Responsible for the full lifecycle of acquisition activities, Jaime manages complex service contracts for technical and engineering support critical to soil health initiatives, land easement restoration, and data-driven conservation planning. Their portfolio primarily consists of professional, scientific, and technical services that enable field-level implementation of Farm Production and Conservation programs, ensuring alignment with federal environmental and agricultural policy goals. Jaime maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized expertise in conservation engineering, rural land management, and environmental data analytics. These vendor partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated experience in ecological restoration, precision agriculture, and geospatial analysis. Jaime fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships that emphasize technical rigor, compliance with conservation standards, and adaptive project execution. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Jaime applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside strategy across all procurements, fully leveraging FAR 19.5 to maximize opportunities for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic contracting pattern that prioritizes equitable access and capacity building within the conservation services sector, ensuring that small firms with niche expertise in agricultural stewardship can compete and thrive. Jaime’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing environmental consulting, land use planning, soil science analysis, and conservation technology integration. Their acquisitions support technically demanding projects requiring specialized knowledge in sustainable agriculture, ecosystem services, and federal conservation program compliance, reinforcing a deep domain expertise in science-based land management solutions.