Oneisha Pickard

Oneisha Pickard supports the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (140D04) within the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Offices, managing specialized procurement initiatives that enable land management, resource stewardship, and infrastructure integrity. She oversees the acquisition of professional and technical services critical to real estate valuation, aviation logistics, scientific research, and systems design, ensuring alignment with federal landholdings and public trust obligations. Her work directly advances the agency’s mission to modernize operational capabilities through strategic contracting for mission-critical support services. Pickard maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., PAPILLON AIRWAYS INC, MATHEMATICA INC., BRAINERD HELICOPTERS, INC., and HMC HELICOPTER SERVICE LLC, reflecting a strong focus on aviation, data analytics, and technical consulting services. These relationships are characterized by recurring engagements that emphasize reliability, niche expertise, and operational readiness in remote or sensitive federal environments. Her contracting approach prioritizes vendors with proven experience in federal land management support, particularly those capable of delivering scalable, mission-aligned solutions under tight regulatory frameworks. A significant portion of Pickard’s portfolio—66.7%—is designated for Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting and small business development. She actively structures solicitations to maximize participation from small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDB programs, fostering a competitive and inclusive acquisition environment that aligns with federal small business goals. Her procurement focus centers on three primary NAICS categories: 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, 314910 for textile bag and canvas mill manufacturing, and 721110 for hotel and motel operations. These reflect a unique blend of infrastructure, logistical support, and temporary housing needs tied to field operations, remote site management, and field staff accommodation across federal lands, indicating deep technical expertise in supporting dispersed, mission-dependent operations.