Monte Jordan

Monte Jordan serves as the primary procurement lead for the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Agricultural Research Facility Management and Procurement Division, where he orchestrates the acquisition of mission-critical laboratory instrumentation, precision maintenance services, and specialized research infrastructure essential to advancing food security and sustainable agricultural science. His role centers on ensuring that cutting-edge analytical tools—such as mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and environmental monitoring equipment—are procured efficiently and in alignment with federal acquisition regulations. Jordan manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning high-tech scientific equipment, facility upgrades, and operational support services, all designed to sustain the agency’s high-throughput biological research capabilities. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Germfree Laboratories, LLC for controlled-environment facility construction, Georgia Commercial and Residential Elevator, LLC for laboratory infrastructure access systems, and J’s Associates, LLC for technical maintenance and calibration services. His procurement approach prioritizes technical competency and long-term service reliability, often engaging niche contractors with domain-specific expertise in scientific facility operations rather than generalist vendors. Jordan demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 60% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building among small, often minority- or veteran-owned firms capable of delivering tailored solutions for complex research environments. His contracting patterns consistently favor small business participation over open competitions, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, 238220 for specialized HVAC and plumbing systems in research facilities, and 236220 for commercial research building construction. These reflect his technical expertise in procuring mission-critical infrastructure that supports precision agriculture, environmental research, and biosafety-compliant laboratory operations.