Lam Pham

Mr. Lam Pham serves as a key procurement professional within the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Agricultural Research Facility Management and Procurement Division, where he facilitates the acquisition of mission-critical laboratory instrumentation and specialized research infrastructure. His work directly enables high-throughput biological, environmental, and agricultural science by securing advanced analytical equipment, precision maintenance services, and technical support systems essential to food security and sustainable farming research. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning laboratory instrumentation, facility upgrades, and specialized contractor services, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and scientific operational needs. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Mr. Pham maintains strategic partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including manufacturers of analytical laboratory equipment, certified specialty trade contractors, and small businesses providing maintenance and installation services. His procurement approach emphasizes technical compatibility, long-term service reliability, and compliance with federal standards, fostering enduring vendor relationships grounded in performance transparency and regulatory adherence. Mr. Pham demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his acquisitions structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, including 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and diversity within the supplier base. His contracting patterns align with federal goals to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved businesses while maintaining rigorous technical standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516, encompassing the acquisition of analytical laboratory instruments such as mass spectrometers and chromatography systems, alongside related support services. He also regularly procures specialized construction and installation services under NAICS 238220 and 238210, ensuring laboratory facilities meet stringent environmental and safety requirements for sensitive research environments. His expertise bridges technical scientific needs with complex federal acquisition protocols, making him a vital enabler of USDA ARS’s research mission.