Stephen D. Case

Stephen Case serves as a key procurement lead within the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s Acquisition Division, overseeing contracts that enable critical land conservation, soil health initiatives, and rural resource planning for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He manages a diverse portfolio of engineering, construction, and technical services contracts designed to support field-level conservation programs, land easement restoration, and data-informed agricultural decision-making. His acquisitions focus on delivering expert technical solutions that align with federal conservation mandates and sustainable land management objectives. Case maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized services in site preparation, civil engineering, and conservation infrastructure. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in agricultural land restoration, erosion control, and rural infrastructure development. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based deliverables, and compliance with USDA conservation standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Case prioritizes small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 87% of his awards designated for small businesses. His contracting patterns consistently favor socioeconomically disadvantaged firms, aligning with USDA’s mission to empower rural and underserved entrepreneurs. He actively structures solicitations to maximize participation from small, women-owned, and veteran-owned concerns, reinforcing equitable access to federal conservation funding. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and roofing (238160). These categories reflect his domain expertise in constructing and maintaining conservation structures such as terraces, drainage systems, and erosion control features, as well as supporting facilities for agricultural data collection and field operations.