Sandra Driver

Sandra Driver supports the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s acquisition mission within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, managing technical and engineering contracts critical to land conservation, soil health initiatives, and rural resource planning. She oversees procurements for data-driven agricultural decision systems, field-level conservation services, and land easement restoration efforts, ensuring alignment with federal sustainability goals. Her acquisitions primarily involve specialized technical services, geospatial analysis, and infrastructure support essential to modernizing agricultural conservation operations across the nation. Driver maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which deliver niche expertise in conservation planning, land data management, and field-based technical implementation. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in proven performance, with a preference for firms capable of integrating field operations with digital reporting platforms and environmental monitoring tools. These collaborations reflect a strategic focus on operational reliability and mission-specific technical proficiency. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 60% of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, supplemented by HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity in rural communities and ensure diverse, locally rooted vendors contribute to national conservation objectives. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic compliance while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Driver’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services (541519) and Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210), indicating a heavy reliance on data analytics, web-hosted platforms, and digital land management systems. She also procures specialized equipment under 334511 and 333111, targeting precision agriculture tools and surveying instrumentation. Her technical domain expertise centers on integrating digital infrastructure with on-the-ground conservation practices, ensuring seamless data flow between field operations and federal decision-making systems.