Nicholas Mason

Nicholas Mason serves as a Contract Specialist within the FPAC Bus Cntr-Acq Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he manages the acquisition of technical and engineering services critical to land conservation, soil health initiatives, and rural resource planning. His role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting actions for field-level conservation programs, including easement restoration, data collection systems, and decision-support tools used by agricultural stakeholders. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s mission to strengthen sustainable land management through expert service delivery. Mason maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized field services supporting conservation implementation and data analytics. These vendor partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and deep domain expertise in agricultural outreach, land stewardship, and technical assistance delivery. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term contractor collaboration to ensure continuity in complex, geographically dispersed conservation programs. His contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the other half remain open to all competitors. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster small business growth within the conservation services sector while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational needs. He actively seeks qualified small business vendors capable of delivering mission-critical services in rural and underserved areas. Mason’s acquisitions are exclusively classified under NAICS 624230—Emergency and Other Relief Services—reflecting his focus on technical assistance, community-based conservation support, and non-medical relief services tied to agricultural land management. His domain expertise lies in procuring services that enable field agents, landowners, and conservation districts to implement USDA programs through data-driven planning, monitoring, and reporting systems.