Julie Simpson

Julie Simpson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FPAC Bus Cntr-Acq Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that support land conservation, soil health initiatives, and rural resource planning. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical and engineering services essential to field-level conservation programs, including data-driven land assessment, easement restoration, and geospatial analysis. Her work directly enables the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center to deliver science-based solutions that enhance agricultural sustainability and inform national conservation policy. Julie maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized services in land appraisal, surveying, and conservation planning. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, often leveraging task-order contracts and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to ensure responsive, scalable support for dynamic field operations. She prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in agricultural land management and environmental compliance. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Julie consistently structures procurements to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with 71% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes 8(a) competed contracts and ensures compliance with socioeconomic preferences, reflecting a deep commitment to expanding access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the conservation and land services sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531320 (Real Estate Appraisers) and 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), with additional emphasis on analytical instrumentation and laboratory services supporting soil and land data collection. Julie specializes in acquiring technical services that bridge land use policy with on-the-ground implementation, ensuring acquisitions align with USDA’s mission to sustainably manage the nation’s agricultural resources through precision, data integrity, and expert field support.