Department of Agriculture Contracts
Agency code USDA ยท Contracts awarded by this agency
Department of Agriculture contracts totaled $32B across 108,156 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 13.2% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and California had the largest place-of-performance total at $4.7B (15% of the total). Support Activities for Forestry was the largest industry, at $3B (9% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $10,833,884,722 across 34,926 awards with activity that year, a change of +13.2% from $9,571,449,959 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $32,002,840,970 across 108,156 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $10.8B
- Awards in FY2026
- 34,926
- Change vs FY2025
- +13.2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $32B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
USDA contract spending by year
USDA contract obligations per federal fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $10,833,884,722 | 34,926 | +13.2% |
| FY2025 | $9,571,449,959 | 42,710 | -17.5% |
| FY2024 | $11,597,506,289 | 54,739 | n/a |
About USDA contract spending
USDA contract obligations fell 7% from FY2024 ($11.6B) to FY2026 ($10.8B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 5% of the total. The largest USDA contractor, Tyson Foods Inc., received $692M (2%).
What USDA buys most is support activities for forestry (9%), nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation (9%) and animal (except poultry) slaughtering (6%).
The states with the most USDA contract work are California, Virginia and Idaho.
Top USDA contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars obligated by the Department of Agriculture: the largest USDA contractors.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods Inc. | $691,733,772 | 2.2% |
| 2 | Perimeter Solutions LP | $668,269,018 | 2.1% |
| 3 | Pacific Coast Producers | $344,763,825 | 1.1% |
| 4 | Aero-Flite, Inc. | $335,683,854 | 1.0% |
| 5 | Bongards Creameries | $309,683,015 | 1.0% |
| 6 | Carahsoft Technology Corp | $297,860,725 | 0.9% |
| 7 | Helicopter Express LLC | $276,924,113 | 0.9% |
| 8 | Associated Milk Producers Inc | $260,752,243 | 0.8% |
| 9 | Kiewit Infrastructure South Co | $260,562,775 | 0.8% |
| 10 | Caviness Beef Packers, Limited | $241,851,528 | 0.8% |
What USDA buys (by industry)
Industry codes (NAICS) on USDA contracts, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Support Activities for ForestryNAICS 115310 | $2,983,514,357 | 9.3% |
| 2 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481212 | $2,883,171,978 | 9.0% |
| 3 | Animal (except Poultry) SlaughteringNAICS 311611 | $1,777,022,478 | 5.6% |
| 4 | Fruit and Vegetable CanningNAICS 311421 | $1,723,319,680 | 5.4% |
| 5 | Poultry ProcessingNAICS 311615 | $1,721,648,790 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $1,625,847,099 | 5.1% |
| 7 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $1,602,297,087 | 5.0% |
| 8 | Cheese ManufacturingNAICS 311513 | $1,213,389,176 | 3.8% |
| 9 | Highway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionNAICS 237310 | $981,825,294 | 3.1% |
| 10 | All Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingNAICS 311999 | $939,111,458 | 2.9% |
Where USDA contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $4,654,820,674 | 14.5% |
| 2 | Virginia | $2,628,413,983 | 8.2% |
| 3 | Idaho | $2,195,078,887 | 6.9% |
| 4 | Oregon | $1,771,988,835 | 5.5% |
| 5 | Colorado | $1,436,450,367 | 4.5% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $1,394,093,399 | 4.4% |
| 7 | Washington | $1,324,582,896 | 4.1% |
| 8 | Texas | $1,142,041,578 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Georgia | $1,139,538,353 | 3.6% |
| 10 | Minnesota | $1,096,201,963 | 3.4% |
Recent USDA contract awards
The latest contracts awarded by the Department of Agriculture, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rate, Inc. | Department of AgricultureSLIDE IN WATER TANK FOR DUMP TRUCK | $87,517 | 1240BD26P0054 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | -FS Water Specialist LLC | Department of AgriculturePERFORM MONTHLY WATER SYSTEM COMPLIANCE MONITORING & REPORTING PER SOW FOR THE LBJ WORK CENTER, NATIONAL FORESTS & GRASSLANDS OF TEXAS | $9,750 | 12444026P0214 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Taymo Solutions LLC | Department of AgricultureREMOVE AND REPLACE FAILING FURNACE LOCATED IN THE OFFICE BUILDING WHICH IS PAST THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE. INCLUDE OPTIONS FOR THE ADDITION OF THREE (3) SEPARATE SPLIT SYSTEM COOLING UNIT SYSTEMS FOR | $41,719 | 1232SA26P0796 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | R Lazy B Enterprises LLC | Department of Agriculture2026 ROAD SIGNAGE ELKHORN AND BUFFALO GAP BURN AREA | $40,302 | 1240LU26C0053 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Willco-Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating, Acquisition LLC | Department of AgricultureGREY TOWERS HISTORICAL SITE HVAC SERVICES. | $6,950 | 12444326P0057 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Heidelberg Resources, LLC | Department of AgricultureUSDA RURAL HOUSING SERVICES RD MULTIFAMILY PHYSICAL INSPECTION PROGRAM (MPIP) | $6,525,000 | 12RADZ26C0002 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Fedwriters, Inc. | Department of AgricultureTHE USDA RD-RBS REQUIRES MARKETING ASSISTANCE IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION, AS DIRECTED BY STATUTE THROUGH SECTION 9002 OF THE FARM SECURITY AND RURAL INVESTMENT ACT OF 2002 (PUBLIC LAW 107-17). THE WO | $297,782 | 12RADA26F0010 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Integrated Management Strategies LLC | Department of AgricultureBIO PREFERRED PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $790,672 | 12RADA26F0009 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Bif New York Inc | Department of AgricultureMS NRCS, MADISON, MADISON CO FURNITURE. | $85,092 | 12FPCP26F0064 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Curtis & Croft, LLC | Department of AgricultureCLOSING SERVICES ORDER FOR SOUTH CAROLINA WRE | $16,246 | 12FPC426P0055 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Bloomberg Finance LP | Department of AgricultureFUTURES PRICE DATA AND CASH DATA OF A VERY LARGE NUMBER OF PRODUCTS, ENABLING ANALYSTS TO LOOK AT BROAD TRENDS AT THE CONSUMER LEVEL. | $23,520 | 12C0BZ26P0010 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | KSNL Consulting LLC | Department of Agriculture2026 ROOFING PROJECT | $149,000 | 12C0BA26P0006 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Roswell Risk Services LLC | Department of AgricultureTIFTON BUILDINGS ROOFING PROJECT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS 60 DAYS AFTER NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP) | $0 | 12C0BA26P0005 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Silhouette Farm & Forestry, LLC | Department of AgriculturePIKE NF 2026 MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE SPRAYING CONTRACT | $62,656 | 1284LM26P0047 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Julia Auckland | Department of AgricultureDPG DASK POPULATION SURVEY | $34,638 | 1284LM26P0046 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pacific Western Lumber Inc | Department of AgricultureMAGRUDER CORRIDOR FENCING MATERIALS BITTERROOT NF | $0 | 1284LM26P0037 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Fireco, Inc | Department of AgriculturePRESCRIBED FIRE SUPPORT-UWCNF (HEBER/KAMAS AND EVANSTON/MOUNTAIN VIEW RANGER DISTRICTS) | $165,140 | 1284LL26F0120 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | American Material Handling, Inc. | Department of AgricultureMOBILE GENERATOR, NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS | $42,310 | 1284LL26F0119 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Native Instinct LLC | Department of AgricultureSTATIONARY GENERATOR, NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS | $41,866 | 1284LL26F0118 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Terra Verde, Inc. | Department of AgricultureSOUTH ZONE COMMON STAND EXAM, NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS | $35,396 | 1284LL26F0100 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | G E Forestry, Inc | Department of AgricultureHAND SPRING NORTH TSI, BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST | $532,800 | 1284LL26F0089 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. | Department of AgricultureROTOR GRINDING AND CUTTING MILL REQUIRED TO GRIND MICRO PLASTICS FOR PLANT UPTAKE RESEARCH | $52,734 | 1282A726P0023 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Dana Safety Supply, Inc. | Department of AgricultureVEHICLE UPFITTING INSTALL RED LIGHTS, SIREN AND STRIPING PACKAGES | $8,866 | 1282A726F0105 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Dana Safety Supply, Inc. | Department of AgricultureVEHICLE UPFITTING REDLIGHTS AND SIREN PACKAGES FOR SIX VEHICLES | $60,474 | 1282A726F0104 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Deere & Company | Department of AgricultureDH5212 - 12 FT. RIGID SINGLE OFFSET AG DISK WITH 27 BLADES | $45,868 | 1282A726C0029 |
How to win USDA contracts
USDA contracting opportunities are posted on SAM.gov, the free government site for federal bids. To bid, your business needs a free SAM.gov registration. Many USDA small business contracts are set aside for small firms, and the agencies' largest contractors often subcontract work to them.
Explore USDA contracts by industry, state and contractor
- Government support activities for forestry contracts
- Government nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation contracts
- Government animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts
- Government fruit and vegetable canning contracts
- Government poultry processing contracts
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Idaho
- Government contracts in Oregon
- Government contracts in Colorado
- Tyson Foods government contracts
- Perimeter Solutions government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much does USDA spend on contracts?
- The Department of Agriculture obligated $32B on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026, across 108,156 contract awards, including $10.8B in FY2026. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Who are the largest USDA contractors?
- By contract dollars from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Tyson Foods Inc. ($692M), Perimeter Solutions LP ($668M) and Pacific Coast Producers ($345M).
- What does USDA buy the most?
- By contract dollars, USDA spends the most on support activities for forestry (NAICS 115310, $3B), nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation (NAICS 481212, $2.9B) and animal (except poultry) slaughtering (NAICS 311611, $1.8B).
- Where is USDA contract work performed?
- The most USDA contract dollars went to work performed in California ($4.7B), Virginia ($2.6B) and Idaho ($2.2B).
- Is USDA contract spending growing?
- USDA contract obligations fell 7% from FY2024 ($11.6B) to FY2026 ($10.8B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Does USDA award contracts to small businesses?
- Yes. Like most federal agencies, USDA sets aside contracts for small businesses and has small business goals. Its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) can explain how it buys, and its open opportunities are posted on SAM.gov.