The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) focuses on the administration of nutrition assistance programs, emphasizing social science research, data analytics, and public outreach. Their strategic priorities include the management of the National Hunger Clearinghouse and National Hunger Hotline, as well as the development of microsimulation modeling and analytical support to evaluate program efficacy.
USDA Fns is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, USDA Fns has obligated $200,119,717, issued 2 awards, and worked with 2 contractors.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) focuses on the administration of nutrition assistance programs, emphasizing social science research, data analytics, and public outreach. Their strategic priorities include the management of the National Hunger Clearinghouse and National Hunger Hotline, as well a...
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) focuses on the administration of nutrition assistance programs, emphasizing social science research, data analytics, and public outreach. Their strategic priorities include the management of the National Hunger Clearinghouse and National Hunger Hotline, as well as the development of microsimulation modeling and analytical support to evaluate program efficacy. The agency also invests in technical research regarding sustainable textiles and laboratory instrumentation for oxidation stability.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward professional services, specifically social science research and development, administrative management consulting, and specialized IT services. The agency frequently procures custom computer programming, data processing, and web hosting to support systems like the Food Programs Reporting System and the National Databank. They also utilize specialized services for credit reporting and data analytics.
The agency primarily targets NAICS codes associated with professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on social science and management consulting. There is a significant preference for small business set-asides, including SDVOSB and 8(a) certifications, indicating a commitment to diversifying their vendor base through small business participation.
As a component of the Department of Agriculture, the agency operates as a federal entity managing large-scale distribution and reporting systems. Their procurement structure includes a mix of combined solicitations, justifications for sole-source awards, and sources-sought notices to identify capable industry partners.
Procurement Analytics
Where USDA Fns directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at USDA Fns and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent USDA Fns Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
