Zisa Lubarov-Walton

Zisa Lubarov-Walton serves as a key procurement lead within the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s Management Services Division, overseeing real estate and facility-related acquisitions to support USDA’s field operations. Responsible for securing and managing physical infrastructure across rural and underserved regions, she ensures the agency maintains accessible, scalable facilities for farm assistance programs, conservation initiatives, and disaster response efforts. Her acquisitions primarily involve long-term leasing and property management contracts, with a focus on enabling operational continuity for USDA personnel through strategic real estate solutions. She maintains consistent working relationships with a small group of established contractors, including Greenwood Properties, L.L.P. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, both of which provide specialized real estate development and facility management services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and long-term operational compatibility, often resulting in repeat engagements with vendors who demonstrate expertise in agricultural infrastructure and federal property standards. The Foreign Policy Research Institute Inc. is also engaged for advisory services related to policy-aligned site selection and facility planning. Lubarov-Walton’s contracting portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and operational fit over socioeconomic targeting, though it does not preclude small business participation when they meet stringent performance and facility requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), accounting for over 90% of activity, with minor engagement in residential leasing under NAICS 531110. She specializes in procuring leased office spaces, field service centers, and agricultural support facilities tailored to rural operational needs, demonstrating deep expertise in federal real estate acquisition, lease negotiation, and facility lifecycle management within the agricultural sector.