Jessica P. Pacheco

Jessica Pacheco serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Agricultural Research Service’s Office of Acquisition and Procurement, where she plays a critical role in enabling scientific innovation through the acquisition of mission-critical laboratory and infrastructure resources. She manages the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for advanced analytical instrumentation, environmental control systems, and facility maintenance services that support USDA’s research missions at field stations and experimental sites. Her work ensures operational resilience and scientific continuity by aligning procurement strategies with the agency’s priorities in data-driven agriculture and modernized research infrastructure. Pacheco maintains established relationships with key contractors including McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and L1 Enterprises Incorporated, who consistently deliver specialized construction, precision technology, and maintenance services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in laboratory-grade systems and agricultural research environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and compliance with federal procurement standards. She demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 70% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize domestic small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services, reinforcing socioeconomic goals while ensuring access to agile, niche-capable suppliers. Her procurement approach actively supports the growth of small businesses with expertise in scientific instrumentation and facility support. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, complemented by significant activity in 811210 for precision equipment maintenance and 541380 for testing laboratory services. She also regularly procures electrical and HVAC contracting services under NAICS 238210 and 238220 to sustain research facility operations. Pacheco’s expertise lies at the intersection of scientific infrastructure and federal procurement, ensuring that technical requirements for high-stakes agricultural research are met through compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned acquisitions.