Nita Morris

Nita Morris serves as a key procurement lead within the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s Management Services Division, overseeing real estate infrastructure acquisitions critical to sustaining USDA’s field-level operations. Her role centers on securing and managing nonresidential leased facilities to support agricultural outreach, conservation programs, and disaster response efforts across rural and underserved regions. She handles full lifecycle contracting for long-term space leases, including site evaluation, lease negotiation, and compliance with federal real property standards, ensuring that physical infrastructure aligns with operational needs and federal efficiency mandates. Her acquisitions directly enable USDA personnel to deliver services where they are most needed, reinforcing the agency’s mission of equitable rural access. Morris maintains consistent working relationships with a small pool of specialized real estate providers, including Greenwood Properties, L.L.P., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, which deliver turnkey leasing and facility adaptation services. Her procurement approach favors established vendors with proven experience in federal real property management, particularly those capable of handling complex lease structures, environmental compliance, and site modifications for government use. These partnerships are characterized by long-term stability and repeat engagement, reflecting a preference for reliability and institutional knowledge over open competition. Morris’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize functional suitability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the division’s need for rapid, scalable facility solutions. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on technical capacity, lease term flexibility, and compliance with federal real property regulations. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—reflecting deep expertise in commercial real estate leasing for federal use. She procures turnkey office, storage, and field operation spaces, often requiring modifications to meet USDA’s security, accessibility, and environmental standards. Her domain expertise lies in navigating federal leasing authorities, including the Federal Real Property Profile system and GSA lease guidelines, ensuring compliance and fiscal accountability in every transaction.