What does USDA Animal And Plant do?

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is tasked with safeguarding American agriculture and natural resources from invasive species, wildlife-related threats, and zoonotic diseases. Its core mission centers on protecting livestock, crops, and native ecosystems through targeted wildlife management and advanced detection technologies. Strategic priorities include controlling feral hog populations—recognized as a major agricultural and ecological threat—and deploying high-precision detection systems to monitor and intercept biological hazards at critical entry points. Programs emphasize non-lethal and lethal wildlife control, environmental compliance, and rapid-response capabilities to mitigate emerging biosecurity risks. Procurement activities reflect a dual focus on specialized wildlife management equipment and advanced detection instrumentation. The agency acquires integrated systems for feral hog control, including trapping, monitoring, and removal packages, alongside sophisticated detection devices used for identifying biological agents or unauthorized animal movements. Contracts are typically structured as sources-sought notices to engage industry in defining requirements before formal solicitation, ensuring alignment with operational needs. Procurement vehicles likely include GSA schedules and USDA-specific contracting mechanisms tailored to scientific and field-based equipment. Industry preferences are concentrated in hunting and trapping services (NAICS 114210) and the manufacturing of detection and navigation systems (NAICS 334511), indicating a reliance on both field-operational tools and high-tech sensor platforms. The agency actively supports small business participation through SBA set-asides, particularly for wildlife control equipment, fostering partnerships with niche vendors capable of delivering customized, field-ready solutions. Vendor relationships emphasize technical expertise in ecological monitoring, ruggedized instrumentation, and wildlife behavior science. As a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, APHIS operates nationwide with field offices supporting regional biosecurity initiatives. It utilizes a mix of federal acquisition regulations and specialized agricultural procurement frameworks to acquire mission-critical equipment and services, ensuring agility in responding to dynamic threats to U.S. agricultural health.

How do I find contracts from USDA Animal And Plant?

You can find contracts from USDA Animal And Plant 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.

What contracts does USDA Animal And Plant award?

USDA Animal And Plant awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with USDA Animal And Plant?

To do business with USDA Animal And Plant, 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 USDA Animal And Plant?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from USDA Animal And Plant in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

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USDA Animal And Plant

Part of Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service

Department of Agriculture, is tasked with safeguarding American agriculture and natural resources from invasive species, wildlife-related threats, and zoonotic diseases. Its core mission centers on protecting livestock, crops, and native ecosystems through targeted wildlife management and advanced detection technologies.

USDA Animal And Plant is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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