The Agriculture and Biosecurity agency in Hawaii focuses on the operational management and infrastructure development necessary to protect the islands' agricultural integrity. Their core mission involves maintaining biosecurity facilities, specifically supporting the Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB) and K9 programs.
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity has obligated $99,812,131, issued 184 awards, and worked with 146 contractors. It currently has 4 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Agriculture and Biosecurity agency in Hawaii focuses on the operational management and infrastructure development necessary to protect the islands' agricultural integrity. Their core mission involves maintaining biosecurity facilities, specifically supporting the Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB) an...
The Agriculture and Biosecurity agency in Hawaii focuses on the operational management and infrastructure development necessary to protect the islands' agricultural integrity. Their core mission involves maintaining biosecurity facilities, specifically supporting the Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB) and K9 programs. Strategic priorities include the deployment of specialized containment and inspection infrastructure, such as modified intermodal shipping containers, and the maintenance of facility utilities to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
Procurement patterns emphasize a heavy reliance on professional services, particularly administrative and general management consulting, alongside technical engineering and environmental consulting. The agency frequently procures facility upgrades, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC installations, as well as specialized freight and logistics for the movement of equipment. Contract structures include a mix of direct solicitations and subcontracts for project management and technical oversight.
The agency primarily targets NAICS categories related to professional, scientific, and technical services, as well as specialty trade contracting. They engage a diverse range of vendors, from certified public accountants and advertising agencies to heavy construction and pesticide manufacturing firms. Set-aside preferences include Hawaii-compliant and small business designations.
Based in Honolulu, this agency operates under the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Its organizational scope encompasses both the physical maintenance of biosecurity sites and the administrative oversight of tax, licensing, and data privacy compliance. The agency utilizes a variety of procurement vehicles to manage everything from site preparation and foundation work to the acquisition of specialized vehicles and office equipment.
Recent Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, including active solicitations and recent awards.
Contracting offices ("desks") within this agency, ranked by total award value. This is where deals are actually signed.
Ranked by total awards
Office
Total Awards
Contracts
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$65.7M
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Leadership and vacancies
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Filled
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Vacant
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Acting officials
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No senior leadership posts resolved to this agency yet
Recent Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
