Rodney Callaghan

Rodney Callaghan serves as a Land Surveyor responsible for overseeing technical acquisitions related to geospatial data collection, boundary delineation, and topographic mapping services. In his procurement role, he ensures that surveying projects align with federal standards for accuracy, legal defensibility, and public land management. He plays a critical function in the agency’s mission to maintain precise land records by managing contracts for high-precision survey equipment, aerial LiDAR, GNSS surveys, and digital terrain modeling. His acquisitions directly support infrastructure planning, cadastral updates, and environmental compliance efforts, requiring close coordination with field teams and legal stakeholders. Callaghan works primarily with specialized surveying firms that hold professional licensure and possess demonstrated expertise in federal land boundary resolution and geodetic control network establishment. He engages with a network of certified surveyors, geomatics consultants, and mapping service providers who are experienced in adhering to National Geodetic Survey protocols and ASTM standards. His working relationships emphasize technical proficiency over volume, favoring vendors with proven track records in complex, high-stakes survey environments such as federally managed lands and riparian corridors. He maintains a 100% commitment to Small Business Set-Aside procurements under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all surveying and mapping contracts are reserved exclusively for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster capacity within the niche geospatial services sector, promoting equitable access for small firms with specialized surveying credentials and localized geographic knowledge. His procurement focus is entirely centered on NAICS 541370—Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services—encompassing boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, topographic mapping, and digital orthophoto production. He specializes in acquiring services that require certified professional land surveyors (PLS), real-time kinematic (RTK) GPS systems, and photogrammetric processing software, demonstrating deep domain expertise in land tenure and spatial data integrity.