Matthew Harvey

Matthew Harvey serves as a key procurement lead within the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s Acquisition Division, supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mission to advance land conservation and rural resource planning through strategic acquisitions. He manages a portfolio of technical and administrative service contracts critical to field-level conservation initiatives, including land easement restoration, soil health assessments, and geospatial data collection. His acquisitions primarily involve engineering, planning, and support services that enable data-driven decision-making for federal conservation programs, ensuring compliance with environmental and agricultural policy frameworks. Harvey maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, which provide specialized technical and administrative support for conservation planning and land management operations. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in rural service delivery, land appraisal, and environmental compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, often re-engaging contractors with proven performance in delivering complex, mission-critical services under tight regulatory and geographic constraints. A strong advocate for small business participation, Harvey consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 77.3% of his awards designated for small businesses. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity in rural communities by directing contracts to firms certified under socioeconomic programs, particularly those with experience in agricultural and environmental services. This focus aligns with USDA’s broader goals of equitable access and community-based resilience. His primary NAICS focus areas include Janitorial Services (561720), Real Estate Appraisal (531320), Title Abstract and Settlement Services (541191), Geophysical Surveying (541360), and Management Consulting (541611). These categories support the operational infrastructure of conservation programs—ranging from property documentation and land boundary verification to administrative oversight and technical analysis—demonstrating his expertise in procuring niche, mission-enabling services critical to federal land stewardship.