Roger Ammons

Roger Ammons serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, Office of Acquisition and Procurement, where he facilitates the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and specialized services to support national agricultural research. His work directly enables the deployment of high-precision laboratory instrumentation, environmental control systems, and facility upgrades essential for crop science, pest management, and field research operations. Ammons manages a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and technical service contracts, ensuring that research facilities maintain operational integrity and comply with federal standards for scientific rigor and safety. He maintains longstanding relationships with specialized contractors including Lab Leasing Co. of Stevensville, MD, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., both of which provide tailored solutions for laboratory environments and environmental compliance systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-specific installations—particularly those requiring integration of HVAC, electrical, and glazing systems within sensitive research settings. Ammons demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 88% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong emphasis on economic inclusion and workforce development. He consistently prioritizes small disadvantaged businesses and leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation from niche suppliers with niche technical capabilities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (HVAC and building systems), 236220 (commercial institutional construction), and 238290 (specialized building equipment), underscoring his expertise in facility modernization for scientific environments. He routinely procures integrated systems for climate-controlled laboratories, clean rooms, and field-ready infrastructure, ensuring that USDA ARS research sites remain equipped to advance agricultural innovation through resilient, code-compliant facilities.