Jessica Moore

Jessica Moore serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Agricultural Research Facility Management and Procurement Division, where she facilitates the acquisition of mission-critical laboratory instrumentation, precision maintenance services, and specialized research support systems essential to advancing agricultural science. Her work directly enables high-throughput biological, environmental, and food safety research by securing state-of-the-art analytical equipment such as mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and controlled-environment research infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from needs assessment and market research to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s mandate to support national food security and sustainable farming innovation. Moore maintains longstanding relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including GermFree Laboratories, LLC for biosafety cabinet and cleanroom systems; Gold Wave Inc. for precision calibration and maintenance services; and J’s Associates, LLC for technical support and instrumentation integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche providers with deep expertise in laboratory infrastructure and research-grade equipment, rather than broad-spectrum contractors. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical compatibility, long-term serviceability, and vendor reliability, fostering collaborative, performance-based vendor relationships. Moore’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical excellence and market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a procurement philosophy prioritizing capability and performance over demographic criteria. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on technical merit and proven track record in high-stakes research environments. Her procurement portfolio centers on NAICS categories related to scientific research and development services, laboratory equipment manufacturing, and specialized maintenance of analytical instrumentation. She routinely acquires mass spectrometers, environmental growth chambers, automated sample processing systems, and biosafety-certified infrastructure, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical requirements of agricultural bioresearch and laboratory operations.