Joseph Pishioneri

Joseph Pishioneri serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, specifically supporting the Office of Acquisition and Supply Chain Management. In this role, he facilitates the acquisition of advanced analytical instrumentation, laboratory consumables, and data analytics systems critical to real-time detection of biological and chemical hazards in meat, poultry, and egg products. His responsibilities encompass managing complex technical procurements aligned with science-driven inspection mandates, ensuring the agency maintains cutting-edge laboratory capabilities through compliant, performance-based contracting methods. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Pishioneri’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with technical service providers in computer programming, systems design, and management consulting. His work involves partnering with vendors capable of delivering specialized IT solutions, training, and analytical support tailored to high-sensitivity food safety environments. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and delivery reliability for mission-critical systems. Pishioneri’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 11.8% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes both efficiency and socioeconomic goals without favoring specific categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), alongside related areas such as computer training and management consulting. These reflect a technical domain centered on data-driven food safety analytics, laboratory automation, and compliance-supporting software systems, underscoring his expertise in procuring mission-enabling technology for a science-intensive regulatory environment.