What contracts does California Department of Food & Agriculture award?

California Department of Food & Agriculture awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with California Department of Food & Agriculture?

To do business with California Department of Food & Agriculture, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for California Department of Food & Agriculture?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from California Department of Food & Agriculture in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is California Department of Food & Agriculture located?

California Department of Food & Agriculture is located in CA. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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California Department of Food & Agriculture

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California Department of Food & Agriculture is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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AI Mission Profile

The California Department of Food & Agriculture focuses on protecting the state’s agricultural resources and natural ecosystems from invasive pests and invasive species through targeted biological and chemical intervention programs. Its core mission centers on safeguarding California’s $50 billion agricultural industry by implementing integrated pest management strategies, deploying monitoring and treatment systems, and ensuring compliance with environmental and public health standards. Strategic priorities include suppressing high-risk pests such as the spongy moth and Japanese beetle, maintaining the integrity of crop production systems, and supporting forest health through coordinated suppression efforts. The agency prioritizes science-based, non-disruptive control methods that minimize ecological impact while maximizing efficacy. Procurement patterns reveal a strong reliance on specialized pest control services and agricultural chemical inputs. The agency frequently solicits pest monitoring devices, liquid lures, and treatment infrastructure such as lure baskets and trimedlure plugs, indicating an emphasis on precision trapping and pheromone-based surveillance. It also procures registered insecticides and agricultural chemical formulations directly from manufacturers, reflecting a preference for targeted, EPA-compliant solutions over broad-spectrum alternatives. Contracts are typically issued as competitive solicitations without set-asides, suggesting a focus on technical capability and product specificity over socioeconomic preferences. The agency’s primary procurement activity clusters in NAICS 561710 (pest control services) and 325320 (pesticide manufacturing), underscoring its operational dependence on applied entomology and regulated agrochemical supply chains. It engages vendors with demonstrated expertise in regulated pest management products and field deployment protocols. No set-aside preferences are evident in recent solicitations, indicating procurement decisions are driven by technical performance, regulatory compliance, and product efficacy rather than socioeconomic criteria. As a division of the California State Departments, the agency operates statewide with a centralized procurement structure, coordinating field-level pest response through standardized contracting mechanisms. It utilizes direct solicitation and competitive bidding vehicles to acquire mission-critical supplies and services, ensuring rapid deployment across high-risk agricultural and forested regions in Anaheim and beyond.