Oksana Strekha

Oksana Strekha serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s Acquisition Division (12FPAC), supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mission to advance land conservation and rural resource planning through strategic acquisitions. She facilitates the procurement of technical, engineering, and field-level services critical to soil health initiatives, conservation easement restoration, and data-driven agricultural decision-making. While not the lead contracting officer, she plays a vital role in coordinating requirements, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, particularly in support of mission-critical conservation programs. Strekha maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized services in land management, conservation implementation, and rural infrastructure support. These partnerships reflect a preference for small, niche vendors with proven expertise in agricultural conservation practices and on-the-ground execution. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who bring field-tested capabilities and local knowledge to support USDA’s conservation objectives. Her contracting portfolio is heavily oriented toward small business participation, with 72.7% of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. An additional 3.0% of awards are reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, underscoring alignment with federal priorities for veteran economic empowerment. The majority of her procurements avoid broad set-asides, favoring targeted small business opportunities that match specialized technical needs. Strekha’s primary NAICS focus includes 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 541110 (Offices of Lawyers), reflecting a diverse but mission-aligned procurement scope that spans environmental fieldwork, operational support, and legal compliance. She routinely acquires services related to conservation planning, land stewardship, regulatory documentation, and technical assistance, demonstrating deep familiarity with the intersection of agricultural policy and federal contracting.