Vincent A. Palmer

Vincent A. Palmer serves as a Contract Specialist within the FPAC Bus Cntr-Acq Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that support national land conservation and agricultural resource management initiatives. He manages the full lifecycle of complex service contracts, primarily focused on environmental consulting and technical data services essential to field-level conservation programs, soil health assessments, and land easement restoration. His work ensures that federal conservation objectives are met through technically sound, compliant acquisitions aligned with FAR and USDA procurement policies. Mr. Palmer maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, all of which provide specialized environmental and geospatial technical services. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in conservation planning, remote sensing, and agricultural data analytics. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure continuity in mission-critical field operations. While the majority of his acquisitions—85.7%—are conducted without set-asides, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms in the environmental services sector. His socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize capability over size, aligning with agency goals to strengthen rural economic resilience. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), where he procures ecological assessments, conservation design, and compliance monitoring services, and NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), which includes GIS mapping, data modeling, and decision-support systems for agricultural land use planning. His technical domain expertise centers on integrating scientific data with operational conservation outcomes through engineered service solutions.