Richard Rangel

Richard Rangel supports the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s acquisition mission within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, managing procurement initiatives that enable critical conservation, land easement restoration, and data-driven agricultural planning. He oversees the acquisition of technical and engineering services essential to field-level conservation programs, including geospatial analysis, soil health monitoring, and rural resource infrastructure support. His work ensures that federal conservation goals are met through timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contracting actions, primarily focusing on professional services and specialized equipment procurement. Rangel maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide niche technical support in land management, environmental compliance, and rural service delivery. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and domain-specific expertise, particularly in conservation technology and agricultural data systems. These relationships reflect a preference for contractors with proven experience in USDA programs and a demonstrated capacity to deliver under complex regulatory frameworks. Rangel prioritizes small business participation, with 60% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with the agency’s socioeconomic goals. He actively leverages small business contracting vehicles to promote economic opportunity in rural communities, ensuring that minority-owned, woman-owned, and other small disadvantaged firms have equitable access to federal conservation contracts. His patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to strengthen the small business ecosystem while maintaining high standards of service quality and mission readiness. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), supporting data analytics and digital land management tools, alongside specialized acquisitions in agricultural instrumentation (NAICS 334511) and real estate appraisal services (NAICS 531320). He frequently procures prefabricated metal components for conservation infrastructure and maintenance services for agricultural equipment, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the intersection of land conservation, data systems, and rural operational needs.