Paige Appelt

Paige Appelt serves as the primary procurement lead for the FPAC Bus Cntr-Acq Division within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, overseeing the acquisition of technical and operational services critical to land conservation, soil health initiatives, and rural resource planning. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting field-level conservation programs, land easement restoration, and data-driven agricultural decision-making systems. Her acquisitions primarily involve engineering, administrative consulting, logistics, and environmental services that enable the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center to deliver mission-critical outcomes to farmers and land stewards across the nation. Appelt maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, which provide specialized technical support, conservation implementation, and operational services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and mission alignment, often engaging firms with proven expertise in agricultural systems and rural infrastructure. She prioritizes collaborative, outcome-based contracting models that ensure accountability and adaptability in dynamic field environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly equal portions of awards issued under total small business set-asides and non-set-aside competitions, and a notable 14.3% dedicated to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within rural and veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining competitive rigor in sourcing mission-critical capabilities. Appelt’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 334511 (aeronautical and navigation instrumentation), 493110 (warehousing and storage), and 541611 (management consulting), with additional emphasis on janitorial and nonhazardous waste disposal services to support operational continuity at remote conservation sites. Her domain expertise lies in acquiring integrated technical systems and logistical support that bridge field operations with data analytics, ensuring efficient, compliant, and sustainable agricultural conservation outcomes.