The Agricultural Research Service focuses on the development and maintenance of specialized scientific infrastructure to support agricultural innovation and food security. Its core priorities include the modernization of greenhouse facilities, the management of high-containment animal biosafety laboratories, and the upkeep of complex irrigation and water supply systems.
Agricultural Research Service is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Agricultural Research Service has obligated $24,465,078, issued 34 awards, and worked with 33 contractors. It currently has 6 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
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The Agricultural Research Service focuses on the development and maintenance of specialized scientific infrastructure to support agricultural innovation and food security. Its core priorities include the modernization of greenhouse facilities, the management of high-containment animal biosafety labo...
The Agricultural Research Service focuses on the development and maintenance of specialized scientific infrastructure to support agricultural innovation and food security. Its core priorities include the modernization of greenhouse facilities, the management of high-containment animal biosafety laboratories, and the upkeep of complex irrigation and water supply systems. The agency also prioritizes the evaluation of program outcomes for bioenergy and bioeconomy initiatives and the procurement of advanced farm machinery to support field research.
Procurement patterns emphasize heavy investment in facility sustainment and specialized construction. The agency frequently procures mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services, alongside comprehensive building renovations and roofing. There is a consistent requirement for analytical laboratory instrumentation, testing services, and professional scientific consulting to support its research mandates.
The agency primarily targets vendors within the construction and specialty trade sectors, specifically those specializing in commercial building, HVAC, and water line installation. It also engages manufacturers of farm machinery and analytical laboratory equipment. The agency utilizes SBA and 8(a) set-asides to diversify its vendor base.
Operating as a component of the Department of Agriculture, the agency manages a geographically dispersed portfolio of research sites, including the National Center for Genetic Resources and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. Its procurement structure involves a mix of forecast opportunities for large-scale infrastructure projects and specialized service contracts for scientific support.
Procurement Analytics
Where Agricultural Research Service directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Agricultural Research Service and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
