Ryan F. Lorimer

Ryan F. Lorimer serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s Acquisition Division (12FPAC), supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mission to advance land conservation and rural resource planning through strategic acquisitions. He facilitates the procurement of technical, engineering, and field-support services critical to soil health initiatives, easement restoration, and data-driven agricultural decision-making. His role involves coordinating contract execution for specialized services that enable on-the-ground conservation programs, often working in tandem with senior contracting officers to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Lorimer maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, which provide specialized conservation planning, land management support, and operational services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established small business partners with proven expertise in environmental fieldwork and technical consulting. These vendor relationships are characterized by recurring engagements, collaborative planning, and a focus on mission-critical, non-commoditized services requiring niche technical knowledge. His contracting activity demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 70% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Additional awards are targeted toward women-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden vendor diversity and strengthen community-based conservation capacity. The agency’s minimal use of no-set-aside contracts underscores a deliberate prioritization of small business inclusion in its operational ecosystem. Lorimer’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (other personal services), 541370 (surveying and mapping), and 561720 (janitorial services), indicating a blend of technical field support, geospatial data collection, and facility maintenance needs tied to conservation infrastructure. His expertise lies in acquiring specialized services that bridge environmental science with operational logistics, ensuring that field-level conservation efforts are enabled by reliable, compliant, and locally responsive vendors.