What does Department Of Agriculture do?

The Department of Agriculture focuses on a multifaceted mission encompassing agricultural research, food supply chain management, and environmental stewardship. Strategic priorities include the maintenance of laboratory infrastructure for analytical testing and the management of forestry and land support activities. The agency also prioritizes the procurement of processed food commodities, such as cereals and oats, indicating a role in food security or nutrition programs. Procurement patterns reveal a heavy reliance on scientific and technical services, specifically analytical laboratory instrumentation, testing services, and life sciences research and development. The agency frequently utilizes Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for facilities maintenance and equipment repair, alongside traditional supply contracts for agricultural products and professional consulting services. The agency targets vendors within the analytical instrument manufacturing, forestry support, and professional technical services sectors. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration (SBA) set-asides, with occasional utilization of 8(a) and small diverse business designations to meet diversity goals. The organization operates with a geographic presence in Harrisburg and manages a diverse portfolio of facilities requiring specialized maintenance and infrastructure support. It functions as a primary department utilizing a mix of sole-source awards and competitive bidding to maintain its operational and scientific capabilities.

How do I find contracts from Department Of Agriculture?

You can find contracts from Department Of Agriculture on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

How much does Department Of Agriculture spend on contracts?

In the last 12 months, Department Of Agriculture has obligated $257,748,714,289 across 137,446 contract awards to 35,134 contractors. The agency currently has 148 active contract opportunities.

What industries does Department Of Agriculture contract in?

Department Of Agriculture primarily contracts in the following industries: (NAICS ), SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY (NAICS 115310), ALL OTHER TRANSIT AND GROUND PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION (NAICS 485999), AMBULANCE SERVICES (NAICS 621910), NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION (NAICS 481212). These NAICS codes represent the most active procurement categories for this agency in the last 12 months.

What contracts does Department Of Agriculture award?

Department Of Agriculture has awarded 137,446 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $257,748,714,289 in obligations across 35,134 contractors. Top procurement categories include SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY, ALL OTHER TRANSIT AND GROUND PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION, AMBULANCE SERVICES. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with Department Of Agriculture?

To do business with Department Of 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.

What is Department Of Agriculture's annual contract spend?

Department Of Agriculture has obligated $257,748,714,289 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 137,446 contract actions to 35,134 unique contractors. The agency currently has 148 active contract opportunities.

What NAICS codes does Department Of Agriculture use?

Department Of Agriculture primarily uses the following NAICS codes: 115310 (SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY), 485999 (ALL OTHER TRANSIT AND GROUND PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION), 621910 (AMBULANCE SERVICES), 481212 (NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION), 483111 (DEEP SEA FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION). These represent the most common industry classifications for contracts awarded by this agency in the last 12 months.

Who are the top contractors for Department Of Agriculture?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Department Of 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.

What set-aside programs does Department Of Agriculture use?

Department Of Agriculture uses 2 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and Small Business Set Aside - Total. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Department Of Agriculture?

Department Of Agriculture has 10 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

Where is Department Of Agriculture located?

Department Of Agriculture is located in Harrisburg. 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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Department Of Agriculture

Federal Government Agency

The Department of Agriculture focuses on a multifaceted mission encompassing agricultural research, food supply chain management, and environmental stewardship. Strategic priorities include the maintenance of laboratory infrastructure for analytical testing and the management of forestry and land support activities.

Department Of Agriculture is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Department Of Agriculture has obligated $257,748,714,289, issued 137,446 awards, and worked with 35,134 contractors. It currently has 148 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY, ALL OTHER TRANSIT AND GROUND PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION, and AMBULANCE SERVICES.

148

Active Contracts

$257.7B

Total Obligations (12mo)

Top

Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Department Of Agriculture and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 09/28/2026

Leadership posts

Filled

Vacant

15% of posts

Acting officials

Showing the 50 most senior of 129 posts

Posts of Department Of Agriculture

Expand				Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
No posts at Department Of Agriculture itself. Its sub-agencies are below.

Expand				Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
	Farm Service Agency	50 posts		3 vacant

Top Department Of Agriculture Contractors

Companies with the highest total award amounts from this agency, ranked by contract value.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA	$114.7B	275
HEALTH & HUMAN SVC COMMN TX	$69.4B	200
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY & DISABILITY ASSISTANCE	$63.0B	198
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES	$48.0B	161
AGRICULTURE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF	$46.4B	528
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA	$42.9B	195
ADMINISTRACION DE DESARROLLO SOCIOECONOMICO DE LA FAMILIA	$42.3B	162
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE	$40.6B	490
PA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES	$36.9B	188
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES	$33.1B	476