Nancy W. Harris

Nancy W. Harris supports the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s acquisition mission within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, facilitating technical and engineering services critical to land conservation, soil health initiatives, and rural resource planning. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on data-driven agricultural decision-making, field-level conservation implementation, and land easement restoration efforts. Her procurements typically involve professional services related to environmental modeling, geospatial analysis, and technical consulting, ensuring that USDA’s conservation programs are supported by expert, mission-aligned vendors. Her primary contractor relationships include PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC—firms frequently engaged for specialized environmental services, conservation planning support, and rural infrastructure consulting. Harris fosters collaborative, long-term partnerships with these vendors, often re-engaging them for follow-on tasks requiring continuity of technical expertise and site-specific knowledge. These relationships reflect a preference for contractors with demonstrated experience in agricultural conservation systems and federal compliance frameworks. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her awards are open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, with a notable emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—promoting broad competition while intentionally advancing opportunities for underserved small businesses aligned with USDA’s equity goals. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a high demand for geospatial data tools, conservation planning software, and digital land management platforms. She also regularly procures services under 541191 and 334511, indicating a need for specialized analytical systems and instrumentation supporting precision agriculture and environmental monitoring. Her expertise lies at the intersection of environmental science and information technology, ensuring that technical solutions directly enhance on-the-ground conservation outcomes.