Shanice Mitchell

Shanice Mitchell supports the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Office of Field Verification and Procurement Services (AMS FV PPS I) in executing mission-critical procurement activities focused on securing specialized equipment and logistical resources essential for agricultural inspection and field operations. While her official title is not publicly listed, her work centers on the acquisition and leasing of heavy machinery and infrastructure-supporting assets, ensuring that field teams have the necessary tools to conduct market oversight, site preparation, and regulatory compliance activities. She manages a portfolio dominated by rental and leasing contracts for construction, mining, and forestry equipment, as well as related services such as masonry and specialized vehicle manufacturing, aligning procurement with operational field readiness. Mitchell maintains a consistent procurement pattern that prioritizes small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate partnerships with economically disadvantaged, HUBZone-certified, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms that specialize in equipment leasing and infrastructure support. Her contracting approach emphasizes equitable access and capacity building within niche vendor communities, fostering long-term relationships with small businesses capable of delivering responsive, mission-aligned solutions. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 532412 (construction, mining, and forestry machinery rental), complemented by significant activity in 238140 (masonry contractors) and 336212 (truck trailer manufacturing). These categories indicate deep technical expertise in procuring durable, field-deployable assets such as mobile inspection units, heavy-duty trailers, and site-preparation equipment. Mitchell’s domain knowledge spans equipment specifications, maintenance protocols, and operational durability requirements critical to USDA’s field verification missions, ensuring acquired assets meet stringent performance and safety standards for use in remote and rugged environments.