Agency Small Business Office
Mission Statement
Welcome to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Development (RD), Procurement Management Office (PMO), Agency Small Business Office (ASBO). USDA is committed to improving the economy, infrastructure and quality of life for our citizens in rural America. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, USDA/RD delivers services throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.
As a component of USDA’s overall public trust responsibilities, ASBO serves as the agency’s primary advocate concerning Small Business matters with goals to enhance Small Business participation with USDA/RD’s contracting process. ASBO serves as a proactive activist for Small Business actions with our aim to assist Small Businesses succeed and prosper.
Lori Lloyd
Director of the Procurement Management Office
Lori Lloyd is the Director of the Procurement Management Office (PMO) with over two decades of successful experience in contract management and acquisitions. She specializes in developing personnel to provide expert business advice and support for all Rural Development programs.
Procurement Publications
- USDA-Rural Partner Network Small Business Contracting Engagement
- Contracting with USDA’s Rural Development Mission Area
- How to Keep Your Contract on Track
- USDA Rural Development’s Procurement Management Office and Office of Small Business Brochure
- SBA Government Contracting Assistance Programs: Level Up Your Business
Economic Growth Forum Materials
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- Introduction to Government Contracting for Small Business
- Contracting with the Federal Government Pre-Award
- Contracting with the Federal Government Post-Award
- How To Get Registered for Government Contracting Tips And Tricks From A Contracting Officer USDA PMO
- USDA Rural Partnership Network Small Business Out Reach
Contact Us
For more information regarding USDA/RD’s Small Business Programs contact:
USDA Rural Development
Procurement Management Division – Agency Small Business Office
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250-0741
POC: Milbert (MAC) Crossland – Agency Small Business Specialist
Phone: 1-202-692-0113
Email: milbert.crossland@usda.gov