Nikki Terranova

Nikki Terranova serves as Chief Technology Officer and Project Manager within the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, where she leads the acquisition and integration of mission-critical technology solutions to modernize digital infrastructure and support data-driven agricultural policy execution. In this dual role, she oversees the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for advanced computing services, software platforms, and technical consulting engagements, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and operational resilience goals. Her acquisitions directly enable the agency’s transition to cloud-enabled, interoperable systems that enhance data integrity and analytical capacity across USDA programs. Terranova maintains strategic partnerships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC and SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., both of which provide specialized IT modernization and systems integration services. She also collaborates with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for infrastructure-related technical support, reflecting a hybrid approach to procurement that bridges IT and physical operational environments. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor alignment, performance-based outcomes, and technical validation through rigorous evaluation criteria. A strong advocate for small business participation, Terranova consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building within the federal technology ecosystem, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for qualified small entities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems consulting, and cybersecurity support, with secondary emphasis on NAICS 423430 for commercial-grade hardware and software distribution. Terranova’s expertise centers on acquiring scalable, secure, and mission-aligned digital tools that empower USDA’s operational and analytical missions.