Ms. C. Thomas

Ms. C. Thomas 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 soil health through technical and engineering services. She manages a portfolio of complex acquisitions for precision agricultural tools, environmental monitoring systems, and data-driven decision platforms that enable field-level conservation planning and easement restoration. Her work directly supports the deployment of sensor networks, analytical instrumentation, and satellite-enabled telemetry systems critical to modern agricultural resource management. Ms. Thomas maintains consistent contracting relationships with PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC—firms known for delivering specialized environmental monitoring, geospatial analysis, and conservation implementation services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in on-the-ground conservation delivery, data collection, and agricultural compliance systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical fidelity, often requiring vendors to demonstrate field-tested capabilities in soil sampling, remote sensing, and conservation data integration. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of her awards set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of meeting the technical demands of rural conservation programs. While no set-asides are designated for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, the consistent use of total small business set-asides ensures broad access for eligible small firms with niche environmental and agricultural expertise. Ms. Thomas’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334513 and 334519, where she procures industrial process control instruments, analytical laboratory devices, and precision environmental sensors. She also regularly acquires satellite telecommunications systems (NAICS 517410) and navigation-grade instrumentation (NAICS 334511) to support real-time data collection across vast agricultural landscapes. Her domain expertise centers on integrating hardware, software, and field analytics to enable science-based conservation outcomes.