Jeffrey Girton

Jeffrey Girton serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Office of Acquisition and Procurement, managing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain scientific infrastructure at federal research facilities. His responsibilities include overseeing the acquisition of advanced laboratory instrumentation, precision environmental control systems, and specialized maintenance services essential to operational resilience at field stations and experimental sites. Girton ensures that procurement activities align with the ARS’s strategic goals of enabling data-driven agricultural science and modernizing research capabilities through technically rigorous contract vehicles. He routinely handles complex, high-stakes procurements requiring compliance with federal standards for scientific equipment and facility integrity. Girton maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors specializing in technical facility services, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site infrastructure, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for environmental and control systems, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED for specialized maintenance and engineering support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in laboratory-grade construction and precision HVAC systems, indicating a focus on reliability, technical compliance, and long-term service performance rather than competitive bidding alone. Girton’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award strategy, his reliance on niche, highly specialized contractors suggests an emphasis on technical qualifications and past performance over socioeconomic set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance), reflecting extensive activity in facility maintenance and calibration services, complemented by NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) for environmental control systems. Girton’s domain expertise centers on mission-critical infrastructure that supports high-precision agricultural research, including climate-controlled labs, sensor networks, and analytical equipment support systems.