AFM Information Technology
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Information Technology Division

Subject Area Description Contact Telephone (T)
Fax (F)
1-800/877/888 Service Assistance in determining requirements for and implementing
1-800/877/888 service off of the MCI FTS2001 contract.
Brenda Katulski
bkatulski@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1100
F: 301-504-1137
AFM Operational Security Officer Provides assistance to ARS locations on the use of security scanning tools and monitors local networks at ARS Headquarters. Lisa Upton
lupton@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1068
F: 301-504-1136
AFM Webmaster Provides support and administration for the AFM web site, including assistance in home page design and publishing. Rhonda Horton
rhorton@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-3269
F: 301-504-1136
Audio and Net Conferencing Provides assistance and oversight for Audio and Net Conferencing. Maureen Harris
mharris@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1088
F: 301-504-1137
Blue Pages (Gov't sec. of phone book) Coordinates the listing of REE Agencies in the public telephone directory. Maureen Harris
mharris@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1088
F: 301-504-1137
Calling Cards Orders MCI FTS2001 calling cards. Maureen Harris
mharris@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1088
F: 301-504-1137
Cellular Telephone/Pagers/ Service Assistance in selecting and ordering cellular telephone equipment and service Tony Koontz
tkoontz@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1097
F: 301-504-1137
Classified Material Control Officer Oversight of the management of all classified materials by REE employees. Steve Pollard
spollard@ars.usda.gov
T: 202-720-3359
F: 202-720-6577
Computer User Training Provides user training in functions and features of AFM commercial software applications. Administers and assists with ElementK on-line training. Manage the Portals Building and GWCC training rooms. ARS Help Desk
T: 202-720-3908
or T: 301-504-1074
Copier Management Oversight of the management of copiers. Yvette Anderson
yanderson@ars.usda.gov
T: 202-720-4030
F: 202-720-6577
Data Circuits Assistance with ordering and managing data circuits.

Tom Houston
thouston@ars.usda.gov

Michael Lee
mlee@ars.usda.gov

T: 301-504-1062
F: 301-504-1137

T:301-504-1091
F: 301-504-1137

E-Mail Issues Administers and supports the ARS Headquarters e-mail system, including interfaces with WorldTalk and Internet e-mail. Provides secondary support to the ARS field offices in conjunction with the Area Computer Specialists. Rob Butler
rbutler@ars.usda.gov
T: 202-720-8944
F: 202-720-5919
FTS2001 Billing Issues For assistance with billing issues related to the FTS2001 contract or information about FTS2001 charges Brenda Katulski
bkatulski@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1100
F: 301-504-1137
Federal Register Assistance in publishing rule making and notice documents in the Federal Register. Yvette Anderson
yanderson@ars.usda.gov
T: 202-720-4030
F: 202-720-6577
GSA FTSP Billing For assistance with charges on NFC's FTSP billing using the six digit GSA customer ID E. Linda Rafats
lrafats@ars.usda.gov
T:301-504-1090
F:301-504-1137
GSA contracts For assistance in using Metropolitan Area Acquisition, Wireless and Cable and other GSA telecommunications contracts E. Linda Rafats
lrafats@ars.usda.gov
T:301-504-1090
F:301-504-1137
Help Desk Support The ARS Help Desk is the central point of contact within AFM and the ARS Administrator's Office for all issues relating to IT hardware and software. Provides secondary support to the ARS field offices in conjunction with the Area Computer Specialists. ARS Help Desk T: 301-504-1074
or
T: 202-720-3908
Issuances Management of REE Issuances system (P&Ps, Bulletins, etc.) Jackie Sharp-Hendrex
jsharp@ars.usda.gov
T: 202-720-5507
F: 202-720-6577
Information Collection Clearance Officer Coordinates submission of information collection packages for OMB approval. Yvette Anderson
yanderson@ars.usda.gov
T: 202-720-4030
F: 202-720-6577
Local Area Network Administration Assistance in Local Area Network administration issues. Pat Quade
pquade@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1061
F: 301-504-4389
Local Area Network Eng/Design Assistance with the design and implementation of Local Area Networks. Douglas Page
dpage@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1121
F: 301-504-1136
Local Telecommunications Billings (Field Locations) For assistance with problems with local phone service providers, including unresolved billing issues AD-474's NFC, after going through normal chain-of-command Brenda Katulski
bkatulski@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1100
F: 301-504-1137
Long Distance Service (Domestic and International) Orders FTS2001 long distance voice, data, and video telecommunications services. Brenda Katulski
bkatulski@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1100
F: 301-504-1137
Mail Management Monitors and coordinates mail delivery issues with the Postal Service and mail contracts. Yvette Anderson
yanderson@ars.usda.gov
T: 202-720-4030
F: 202-720-6577
Printed Forms and Envelopes
Manages forms and envelope warehouse stock. Yvette Anderson
yanderson@ars.usda.gov
T: 202-720-4030
F: 202-720-6577
Radio Frequency Management Helps obtain authorization for ARS locations to use radio frequencies and provides specifications for radio equipment. Maureen Harris
mharris@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1080
F: 301-504-1137
Records Management Officer Administers the REE records program. Assists in inventory of files and development of agency records control schedules. Coordinates retirement, retrieval, and disposal of records for REE agencies. Liaison with the National Archives. Steve Pollard
spollard@ars.usda.gov
T: 202-720-3359
F: 202-720-6577
Regulatory Contact & Federal Liaison Officer Assistance in publishing rule making and notice documents in the Federal Register. Yvette Anderson
yanderson@ars.usda.gov
T:202-720-4030
F:202-720-6577
Secure Voice Communications GETS cards, secure telephones/faxes. Priority Cellular Services Maureen Harris
mharris@ars.usda.gov
T:301-504-1088
F:301-504-1137
Security (Internet and Operational) Assistance with security issues involving networks and Internet applications. Douglas Page
dpage@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1121
F: 301-504-1136
Telecommunications Mission Area Control Officer (TMACO) For information about GSA or USDA telecommunications contracts and policies affecting REE agencies E. Linda Rafats
lrafats@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1090
F: 301-504-1137
Telephone Equipment (Outside ARS Headquarters) Assists locations in determining requirements for and managing voice telephone equipment such as PBXs and electronic key systems. Tony Koontz
tkoontz@ars.usda.gov
Gary Furgerson
gfurgerson@ars.usda.gov
T:301-504-1097
F:301-504-1137
T:202-720-6687
F:202-720-6577
Telephone Service: CSREES and ARS employees in Washington, DC Assistance in solving telephone service problems and preparing orders for additions or changes to existing telephone service in the Washington D.C. complex. Ouida King
oking@ars.usda.gov
T:202-690-1352
F:202-720-6577
Telephone Service: ERS, NASS, and ARS employees in Washington, DC Assistance in solving telephone service problems and preparing orders for additions or changes to existing telephone service in the Washington DC complex. Gary Furgerson
gfurgerson@ars.usda.gov
T:202-720-6687
F:202-720-6577
Telephone Service: ARS and RSS employees at GWCC Assistance in solving telephone service problems and preparing orders for additions or changes to existing telephone service at GWCC in Beltsville, MD. Tony Koontz
tkoontz@ars.usda.gov
T:301-504-1097
F:301-504-1137
USDA Enterprise Network Access Coordinates access to the Internet and USDA network resources, including access sharing with other USDA agencies. E. Linda Rafats
lrafats@ars.usda.gov
T:301-504-1090
F:301-504-1137
Video (2-way) & Broadcast Satellite Services Assistance in the acquisition and use of two-way video conferencing systems and receivers for satellite television broadcast programs. Tony Koontz
tkoontz@ars.usda.gov
T:301-504-1097
F:301-504-1137
Voice Mail Assistance in analyzing costs and selecting voice mail systems (such as the USDA's VoiceCom contract). Tony Koontz
tkoontz@ars.usda.gov
T:301-504-1097
F:301-504-1137
Wide Area Networking & Data Communications Assistance in defining requirements for data communications and managing data communication resources such as routers and frame relay service. E. Linda Rafats
lrafats@ars.usda.gov
T:301-504-1090
F:301-504-1137
Wireless LAN/WAN Issues Assistance with configuation of wireless data telecommunications Tom Houston
thouston@ars.usda.gov

Michael Lee
mlee@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1062
F: 301-504-1137

T:301-504-1091
F: 301-504-1137

 

ARS CIO OFFICE

Subject Area Description Contact Telephone (T)
Fax (F)
Information Systems Security Program Manager Manages and administers the ARS IT Security Program to protect IT resources (hardware, software, and data) against loss or misuse due to unauthorized access, hardware/software failure, mismanagement, etc. Bill Keen
bkeen@ars.usda.gov
T: 301-504-1072
F: 301-504-1137
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