USDA Federal Contracting Guide
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mission: Provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues.
Annual Obligation
$7B+ (FY2024 direct contracts)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
4
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
USDA buys IT services (multiple modernization initiatives), food safety inspections, conservation services, rural development infrastructure, and research. Forest Service is a major separate buyer for wildland fire and forest management services. USDA-funded loans and grants flow through Rural Development and Food and Nutrition Service.
Top NAICS Codes at USDA
Primary Contract Vehicles
- USDA NITC IT vehicles
- GSA MAS
- Alliant 2
- Forest Service IDIQs
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at USDA
USDA consistently exceeds small business goals. Strong rural-state HUBZone activity. Active mentor-protégé program.
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NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at USDA. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Top NAICS at USDA. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Top NAICS at USDA. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
Critical for small business set-aside contracts at this agency.
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