Tasha Kennedy

Tasha Kennedy supports the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s acquisition mission within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, overseeing the procurement of technical and engineering services critical to land conservation, soil health initiatives, and rural resource planning. She manages a portfolio of contracts focused on heavy civil engineering, surveying, and mapping services that enable field-level conservation programs, easement restoration, and data-driven agricultural decision-making. Her work ensures that federal conservation objectives are met through technically sound, mission-aligned contracts that prioritize precision in environmental engineering and geospatial data collection. Kennedy maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized expertise in civil infrastructure for conservation projects, land surveying, and ecological restoration services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based engagements with firms that demonstrate deep domain knowledge in agricultural land management and environmental engineering. These relationships are characterized by collaborative, mission-driven procurement practices that emphasize technical proficiency and compliance with USDA conservation standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kennedy consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 92% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She actively promotes socioeconomic diversity in vendor selection, with a notable emphasis on Women-Owned Small Businesses and a minimal use of non-set-aside contracts. Her contracting approach aligns with federal mandates to expand opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs while maintaining high standards for service delivery in public conservation programs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), reflecting a technical specialization in land-based infrastructure and geospatial data acquisition. She procures services related to topographic mapping, boundary surveys, conservation easement delineation, and erosion control engineering—ensuring that USDA’s conservation goals are supported by accurate, field-validated data and durable civil works.