Sharon Kaseman

Sharon Kaseman serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, specifically supporting the agency’s facility and infrastructure modernization initiatives under Office Code 12805B. Her role centers on managing construction-related acquisitions that enable critical agricultural research operations, ensuring laboratories and field sites are equipped with compliant, high-performance electrical systems and supporting infrastructure. She facilitates the acquisition of specialized wiring, power distribution systems, and site-level electrical installations essential for maintaining the integrity of sensitive research environments, aligning closely with ARS’s mission to advance scientific capabilities in crop, livestock, and food safety research. Kaseman maintains a consistent working relationship with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a primary contractor for electrical and site development services. Her procurement pattern reflects a preference for established, qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in federal facility upgrades, particularly those experienced in navigating USDA-specific construction standards and laboratory safety protocols. She engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, prioritizing technical compliance, safety certifications, and timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure. Her contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and schedule reliability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, high-quality execution of research-enabling infrastructure projects. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238210—Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors—indicating deep specialization in the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems for scientific facilities. She procures complex wiring networks, emergency power backups, grounded lab circuits, and control systems tailored to the rigorous demands of agricultural research environments, demonstrating strong technical fluency in federal construction standards and laboratory infrastructure requirements.