01 / Department Profile
Department of Agriculture Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 1200
Department of Agriculture purchases products, services, technology, construction, and mission support through its contracting agencies and offices. This profile shows how that federal buying activity is organized and where contract spending is concentrated.
02 / Market Size
Department of Agriculture contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Department of Agriculture accounts for 1.5% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 348 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Department of Agriculture contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 show whether the department’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$10.67B
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $10.67B | 45,838 | 8,409 | +11.5% |
| FY 2025 | $9.57B | 55,367 | 9,212 | −17.5% |
| FY 2024 | $11.60B | 66,124 | 10,919 | +1.2% |
| FY 2023 | $11.46B | 59,114 | 10,664 | +14.1% |
| FY 2022 | $10.04B | 57,233 | 10,482 | +3.2% |
| FY 2021 | $9.73B | 53,335 | 11,031 | −20.0% |
| FY 2020 | $12.16B | 56,713 | 12,114 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Department of Agriculture?
Contracting Agencies are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of department spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
| Contracting agency | Code | Obligations | Department share | Actions | Vendors | Top NAICS | Top PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12K2 | $35.17B | 46.8% | 47,801 | 955 | 311999 | 8915 | |
| 12C2 | $21.07B | 28.0% | 241,028 | 15,924 | 237310 | Z2LB | |
| 1205 | $9.98B | 13.3% | 18,986 | 1,446 | 236220 | C1AA | |
| 12H2 | $2.59B | 3.4% | 33,394 | 4,922 | 236220 | Y1JZ | |
| 12K3 | $2.00B | 2.7% | 21,293 | 2,527 | 236220 | Y1DB | |
| 12E3 | $1.70B | 2.3% | 7,915 | 965 | 531390 | R499 | |
| 12D0 | $1.43B | 1.9% | 15,263 | 2,075 | 237990 | Y1KZ | |
| 12F2 | $793.41M | 1.1% | 2,031 | 289 | 541910 | R701 | |
| 12G2 | $386.58M | 0.5% | 3,262 | 523 | 541512 | D321 | |
| 1204 | $87.09M | 0.1% | 1,184 | 236 | 541511 | DA01 |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Department of Agriculture contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this department’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FOOD MANUFACTURING | $7.35B | 5,583 | 198 | 9.8% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $6.18B | 88,625 | 5,118 | 8.2% |
| 481212 | NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION | $4.53B | 13,611 | 145 | 6.0% |
| 311611 | ANIMAL (EXCEPT POULTRY) SLAUGHTERING | $4.27B | 3,831 | 66 | 5.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $4.20B | 12,752 | 630 | 5.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $3.78B | 4,703 | 343 | 5.0% |
| 311615 | POULTRY PROCESSING | $3.64B | 3,039 | 48 | 4.8% |
| 311421 | FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CANNING | $3.57B | 7,514 | 65 | 4.7% |
| 311513 | CHEESE MANUFACTURING | $2.96B | 3,649 | 40 | 3.9% |
| 311991 | PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING | $2.96B | 3,138 | 265 | 3.9% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Department of Agriculture buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8915 | FRUITS AND VEGETABLES | $14.11B | 17,323 | 455 | 18.8% |
| 8905 | MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH | $10.66B | 8,508 | 185 | 14.2% |
| F003 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION | $9.73B | 105,328 | 4,499 | 12.9% |
| 8910 | DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS | $3.96B | 7,038 | 114 | 5.3% |
| 8945 | FOOD, OILS AND FATS | $3.84B | 4,634 | 76 | 5.1% |
| 8920 | BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS | $2.01B | 4,054 | 85 | 2.7% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $1.91B | 8,197 | 953 | 2.5% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $1.90B | 1,362 | 226 | 2.5% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $1.09B | 3,709 | 366 | 1.4% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $974.50M | 1,554 | 190 | 1.3% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Department of Agriculture obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the department’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYSON FOODS INC. | $1.43B | 771 | 1.9% | NAICS 311615 · PSC 8905 |
| PERIMETER SOLUTIONS LP | $1.07B | 993 | 1.4% | NAICS 325998 · PSC 6850 |
| ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $735.22M | 806 | 1.0% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DA01 |
| STUTZ PACKING COMPANY | $687.03M | 518 | 0.9% | NAICS 311911 · PSC 8915 |
| BONGARDS' CREAMERIES | $678.74M | 588 | 0.9% | NAICS 311513 · PSC 8910 |
| CARGILL, INCORPORATED | $673.57M | 123 | 0.9% | NAICS 311999 · PSC 8945 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | $651.21M | 605 | 0.9% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7030 |
| ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY | $636.69M | 240 | 0.8% | NAICS 311224 · PSC 8945 |
| PACIFIC COAST PRODUCERS | $620.55M | 527 | 0.8% | NAICS 311421 · PSC 8915 |
| AERO FLITE INC | $548.18M | 902 | 0.7% | NAICS 481212 · PSC F003 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Department of Agriculture award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the department structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 94.8%
Small-business share 9.4%
Set-aside share 58.4%
Average action value $191.1K
Largest recorded action $240.58M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Department of Agriculture award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1282A726C0029 | DEERE & COMPANY | Sep 30, 2026 | $45.9K | 333120 | 3895 | FOREST SERVICE USDA FOREST SERVICE |
| 123A9426F0132 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | Sep 30, 2026 | $4.10M | 511210 | DA01 | FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB |
| 1204H126M7613 | BLACK PINE CONTRACTING INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $186.9K | 115310 | F003 | FOREST SERVICE PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE |
| 12314426F0536 | KONIAG DATA SOLUTIONS LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.43M | 541519 | R699 | USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC |
| 12639526F0976 | NEMARC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | $36.7K | 561320 | R799 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN |
| 12639526F0972 | CROSBY MONTAGE PARTNERS, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $519.8K | 541613 | R701 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Department of Agriculture represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$75.22B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 393,724 contract actions and an average action value of $191.1K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 12 contracting agencies and 348 offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 94.8% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 311999 and PSC 8915. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.