Tracie Matusmoto

Tracie Matusmoto serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, specifically supporting the Procurement and Workforce Administration office under agency code 12905B. She is responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized infrastructure and technical systems essential to sustaining federal agricultural research operations. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of prefabricated metal building systems and related components used to construct and modernize laboratory facilities, field research stations, and climate-controlled infrastructure. Matusmoto ensures that all acquisitions align with the agency’s mission to enable cutting-edge scientific inquiry through resilient, mission-critical physical environments. Her contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent commitment reflects a strategic focus on empowering small, domestically owned manufacturers and fabricators capable of delivering high-precision, code-compliant metal building systems. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her pattern indicates deep engagement with small businesses that hold expertise in structural metal fabrication, modular construction, and USDA-compliant facility standards. Matusmoto’s procurement activity is narrowly focused on NAICS 332311—Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing—demonstrating specialized technical expertise in the design, engineering, and delivery of standardized yet customizable metal structures. These acquisitions support research facilities requiring durability, thermal efficiency, and compliance with federal building codes for agricultural science applications. Her work ensures that ARS laboratories and field sites are equipped with infrastructure that meets rigorous environmental and operational demands, directly enabling the continuity of national agricultural research initiatives.