Joel Berish

Joel Berish serves as a Contract Specialist within the FPAC Bus Cntr-Acq Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that advance national conservation and agricultural decision-making initiatives. He manages the full lifecycle of complex service acquisitions, including technical consulting, data analytics, and professional training services critical to land easement restoration, soil health programs, and rural resource planning. His work directly supports field-level implementation of Farm Production and Conservation programs by ensuring timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contract awards that meet federal standards under the FAR. Berish maintains consistent working relationships with a focused cohort of contractors, including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized technical and management services tailored to agricultural conservation objectives. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging contractor expertise in environmental data modeling, conservation planning, and stakeholder engagement. These partnerships are built on demonstrated capability in delivering high-quality, mission-critical services under tight operational timelines. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Berish exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, ensuring that all eligible small businesses have equitable access to procurement opportunities. His consistent application of this policy reflects a deep institutional commitment to fostering economic opportunity within the agricultural services sector and empowering locally rooted enterprises to contribute to national conservation goals. His procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), reflecting a focus on geospatial data systems, conservation analytics platforms, and workforce development programs for agricultural technicians and land managers. These categories underscore his domain expertise in technology-enabled environmental stewardship and capacity-building for rural service providers.