Government Flour Milling Contracts
NAICS 311211 ยท Flour Milling
Government flour milling contracts totaled $287M across 475 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 242.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Agriculture accounted for $286M (100% of the total). Didion, Inc. received $132M (46% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $78,880,674 across 122 awards with activity that year, a change of +242.7% from $23,019,473 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $286,776,328 across 475 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $78.9M
- Awards in FY2026
- 122
- Change vs FY2025
- +242.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $287M
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.
Flour Milling contract spending by year
Federal flour milling contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 311211. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $78,880,674 | 122 | +242.7% |
| FY2025 | $23,019,473 | 192 | -87.5% |
| FY2024 | $184,876,182 | 315 | n/a |
About government flour milling contracts
Federal spending on flour milling contracts fell 57% from FY2024 ($185M) to FY2026 ($78.9M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 73% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Agriculture spends the most on flour milling contracts (100%), followed by the Department of Defense. The states with the most of this work are Wisconsin, Missouri and North Carolina.
NAICS 311211 (Flour Milling) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top flour milling government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311211 (Flour Milling).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didion, Inc. | $132,098,987 | 46.1% |
| 2 | Transylvania Vocational Services, Inc | $38,787,248 | 13.5% |
| 3 | Semo Milling LLC | $38,686,288 | 13.5% |
| 4 | Henry Broch & Co. | $13,446,569 | 4.7% |
| 5 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | $12,317,596 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Bunge Milling, Inc. | $9,694,799 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Stafford County Flour Mills Distribution Inc | $9,523,614 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Ardent Mills LLC | $8,728,082 | 3.0% |
| 9 | Millstone Mills, Inc. | $8,166,293 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Shawnee Milling Company | $3,342,861 | 1.2% |
Agencies buying flour milling
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311211.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $286,140,330 | 99.8% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $635,999 | 0.2% |
Where flour milling contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $140,600,324 | 49.0% |
| 2 | Missouri | $41,703,229 | 14.5% |
| 3 | North Carolina | $17,156,920 | 6.0% |
| 4 | Indiana | $14,044,209 | 4.9% |
| 5 | Illinois | $13,446,569 | 4.7% |
| 6 | South Carolina | $13,128,992 | 4.6% |
| 7 | Nebraska | $12,631,714 | 4.4% |
| 8 | Kansas | $12,188,990 | 4.3% |
| 9 | Alabama | $7,079,639 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $3,449,635 | 1.2% |
Recent flour milling contract awards
The latest flour milling contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Grain Craft Corn, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011535/4210007671/CORN-SOY BLEND PLUS BAG-HP-25 KG | $234,498 | 121NTP26C0194 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Stafford County Flour Mills Distribution Inc | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011411/4100034831/FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 LB | $803,464 | 123J1426C1771 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Ardent Mills LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011411/4100034830/FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT UNBLCH-BULK,FLOUR BAKER HEARTH UNBLCH-BULK | $138,177 | 123J1426C1770 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Ardent Mills LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011411/4100034829/FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT UNBLCH-BULK | $967,433 | 123J1426C1769 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Ardent Mills LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011411/4100034828/FLOUR WHOLE WHEAT BAG-50 LB | $35,497 | 123J1426C1768 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011411/4100034827/FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 LB | $31,188 | 123J1426C1767 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011411/4100034826/FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK | $131,747 | 123J1426C1766 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011411/4100034825/FLOUR BREAD-BULK | $581,922 | 123J1426C1765 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Shawnee Milling Company | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011411/4100034823/FLOUR HIGH GLUTEN BAG-50 LB,FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT BLEND BAG-25 LB,FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 LB | $121,254 | 123J1426C1763 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Semo Milling LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011391/4210007639/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $1,420,306 | 121NTP26C0162 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Semo Milling LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011391/4210007644/CORN-SOY BLEND PLUS BAG-HP-25 KG | $840,902 | 121NTP26C0167 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Grain Craft Corn, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011391/4210007643/CORN-SOY BLEND PLUS BAG-HP-25 KG | $791,662 | 121NTP26C0166 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Didion, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011391/4210007642/CSB SUPER CEREAL PLUS BOX-10/1.5 KG | $320,315 | 121NTP26C0165 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Didion, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011391/4210007641/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $3,747,870 | 121NTP26C0164 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Lifeline Foods LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011391/4210007640/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $704,907 | 121NTP26C0163 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Millstone Mills, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011391/4210007638/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $132,800 | 121NTP26C0161 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Charter Communications Operating LLC | Department of DefenseARMY MARKSMANSHIP UNIT COMMERCIAL INTERNET REQUIREMENT ULTRA SERVICE AT 500 MBPS UNLIMITED DATA SPEEDS WITH DFI INTERNET 1 GB SERVICES, STATIC IP (3) AND ENTERPRISE NETWORK EDGE 1GB TO SUPPORT USAMU | $116,771 | W911SF26FA066 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Henry Broch & Co. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011374/4210007626/CSB SUPER CEREAL PLUS BOX-10/1.5 KG | $1,113,056 | 121NTP26C0150 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Didion, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011374/4210007625/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $3,530,655 | 121NTP26C0149 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Didion, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011374/4210007627/CSB SUPER CEREAL PLUS BOX-10/1.5 KG | $5,020,144 | 121NTP26C0151 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Lifeline Foods LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011374/4210007624/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $619,881 | 121NTP26C0148 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Grain Craft Corn, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011374/4210007623/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $651,171 | 121NTP26C0147 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Millstone Mills, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011374/4210007622/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $63,360 | 121NTP26C0146 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Semo Milling LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011374/4210007621/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $529,250 | 121NTP26C0145 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Semo Milling LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011374/4210007628/CORN-SOY BLEND PLUS BAG-HP-25 KG | $803,547 | 121NTP26C0152 |
Open flour milling government bids
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How to win government flour milling contracts
Federal flour milling contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 311211. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for flour milling bids, and look for small business set-asides: many flour milling contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government flour milling contracts?
- Federal flour milling contracts use NAICS 311211 (Flour Milling). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest flour milling government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 311211 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Didion, Inc. ($132M), Transylvania Vocational Services, Inc ($38.8M) and Semo Milling LLC ($38.7M).
- Which agencies buy the most flour milling?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Agriculture ($286M) and the Department of Defense ($636K).
- Where are government flour milling contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal flour milling work is performed in Wisconsin ($141M), Missouri ($41.7M) and North Carolina ($17.2M).
- Is federal spending on flour milling contracts growing?
- Federal flour milling contract obligations fell 57% from FY2024 ($185M) to FY2026 ($78.9M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for flour milling contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 311211, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government flour milling contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 311211 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for flour milling work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.