Agricultural Research Service

Agricultural Research Service

← Period: February 2026 →

Total Spending: $11,416,627

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MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT

Agricultural Research Service February 2026

Subagency of Department of Agriculture

⏱ GENERATED 7/30/2026

This report was generated once, at the time listed.

▼ NO MICRO CONTRACTS

Contracts or transactions under $5,000 are not included.

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Total Vendors

100

Contracts

109

Avg Contract

$104,740

Total Spending

$11,416,627

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Top Vendors

The vendors that received the most money from Agricultural Research Service in February 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.

  1. MERRICK & COMPANY

    HQ: Greenwood Village, CO

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 1 ($9.0M) 13 ($20.1M)
    All Agencies 1 ($9.0M) 64 ($52.0M)

    $9,000,000

  2. CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC

    HQ: Norwell, MA

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 1 ($546.8K) 19 ($923.4K)
    All Agencies 50 ($3.7M) 1,305 ($17.2M)

    $546,848

  3. EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, L.L.C.

    HQ: Bethesda, MD

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 1 ($414.6K) 7 ($3.3M)
    All Agencies 6 ($5.3M) 346 ($51.9M)

    $414,605

  4. TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP LLC

    HQ: Boca Raton, FL

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 1 ($390.8K) 2 ($390.8K)
    All Agencies 1 ($390.8K) 23 ($1.2M)

    $390,814

  5. ALPHA FACILITIES SOLUTIONS, LLC

    HQ: San Antonio, TX

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 1 ($248.5K) 2 ($388.3K)
    All Agencies 1 ($248.5K) 12 ($7.1M)

    $248,508

  6. ZIMMERMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.

    HQ: Fairfax, VA

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 1 ($178.9K) 1 ($178.9K)
    All Agencies 1 ($178.9K) 11 ($798.2K)

    $178,918

  7. LI-COR, INC.

    HQ: Lincoln, NE

    Contracts: 2

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 2 ($177.6K) 54 ($5.9M)
    All Agencies 2 ($177.6K) 86 ($7.4M)

    $177,590

  8. DODGEVILLE AGRI-SERVICE INC

    HQ: Dodgeville, WI

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 1 ($159.4K) 5 ($281.3K)
    All Agencies 1 ($159.4K) 5 ($281.3K)

    $159,390

  9. METTLER-TOLEDO AUTOCHEM, INC.

    HQ: Columbia, MD

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 1 ($152.8K) 1 ($152.8K)
    All Agencies 3 ($358.6K) 16 ($2.1M)

    $152,808

  10. CHARLES MOORE, INC.

    HQ: Miles City, MT

    Contracts: 2

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Agricultural Research Service 2 ($147.1K) 2 ($147.1K)
    All Agencies 2 ($147.1K) 2 ($147.1K)

    $147,146

Top NAICS Codes

The most-awarded NAICS codes from Agricultural Research Service in February 2026, across all awarded contracts.

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Top Contracts

The highest-value individual contract awards from in February 2026.

  1. RECIPIENT

    MERRICK & COMPANY

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $9,000,000

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    MANHATTAN, KANSAS

    NAICS CODE

    TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380

    PSC CODE

    SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL | B504

    DESCRIPTION

    NBAF - BAS SUPPORT

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS AFM APD

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services

    SIGNED

    Feb 20, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/19/26 → 5/14/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/20/26 Base Award $9,000,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $9,000,000
  2. RECIPIENT

    CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $546,848

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND

    NAICS CODE

    REMEDIATION SERVICES | 562910

    PSC CODE

    ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | F108

    DESCRIPTION

    RADIOLOGICAL WASTE DISPOSAL WASTE CHACTERIZATION

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS NEA BARC

    SIGNED

    Feb 10, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/10/26 → 8/10/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/10/26 Base Award $546,848
    Total Spending To-Date: $546,848
  3. RECIPIENT

    EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, L.L.C.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $414,605

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    BETHESDA, MARYLAND

    NAICS CODE

    OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | 541519

    PSC CODE

    IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | 7A21

    DESCRIPTION

    JMP SOFTWARE LICENSES

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS NEA BARC VETERINARY SVCS

    SIGNED

    Feb 9, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    3/31/26 → 3/30/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/9/26 Base Award $414,605
    Total Spending To-Date: $414,605
  4. RECIPIENT

    TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP LLC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $390,814

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND

    NAICS CODE

    WEB SEARCH PORTALS AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | 519290

    PSC CODE

    NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS | 7630

    DESCRIPTION

    RENEW ELECTRONIC ACCESS

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS NAL

    SIGNED

    Feb 13, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/12/26 → 2/11/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/13/26 Base Award $390,814
    Total Spending To-Date: $390,814
  5. RECIPIENT

    ALPHA FACILITIES SOLUTIONS, LLC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $248,508

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND

    NAICS CODE

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | 541620

    PSC CODE

    SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | R706

    DESCRIPTION

    ARS SMS CONTRACT

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS AFM FD

    SIGNED

    Feb 23, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    4/1/26 → 3/31/31

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. 4/10/26 Funding Only Action +$33,801
    2. 4/29/26 Funding Only Action +$564,357
    Total Spending To-Date: $248,508
  6. RECIPIENT

    ZIMMERMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $178,918

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND

    NAICS CODE

    OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | 561110

    PSC CODE

    SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY | R605

    DESCRIPTION

    THE CONTRACT WILL PROVIDE FOR TWO REFERENCE LIBRARIANS FOR THE CUSTOMER SERVICE UNIT. THE STAFF WILL PROVIDE DAILY REFERENCES SERVICE COVERAGE FOR PATRON TOUCHPOINTS INCLUDING SERVICE DESK, CHAT SERVICE, NAL'S ONLINE ASK-A-QUESTION FORM, EMAIL,

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS NAL

    SIGNED

    Feb 3, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/3/26 → 2/2/29

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/3/26 Base Award $178,918
    Total Spending To-Date: $178,918
  7. RECIPIENT

    DODGEVILLE AGRI-SERVICE INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $159,390

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    PRAIRIE DU SAC, WISCONSIN

    NAICS CODE

    SOYBEAN AND OTHER OILSEED PROCESSING | 311224

    PSC CODE

    FORAGE AND FEED | 8710

    DESCRIPTION

    BIWEEKLY DELIVERY OF CANOLA MEAL FOR DAIRY COWS

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS MWA USDFRC

    SIGNED

    Feb 6, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/6/26 → 2/5/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/6/26 Base Award $159,390
    Total Spending To-Date: $159,390
  8. RECIPIENT

    METTLER-TOLEDO AUTOCHEM, INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $152,808

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

    NAICS CODE

    ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | 334516

    PSC CODE

    LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | 6640

    DESCRIPTION

    RAMAN SPECTROMETER, REACTRAMAN 802L PLUS ACCESSORIES AND SERVICE

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS SEA SRRC FPSQR

    SIGNED

    Feb 23, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/23/26 → 4/27/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/23/26 Base Award $152,808
    Total Spending To-Date: $152,808
  9. RECIPIENT

    NEW AGE CUSTOM FARMING, LLC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $137,330

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    PRAIRIE DU SAC, WISCONSIN

    NAICS CODE

    CROP HARVESTING, PRIMARILY BY MACHINE | 115113

    PSC CODE

    NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER | F099

    DESCRIPTION

    ALFALFA HARVESTING

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS MWA USDFRC

    SIGNED

    Feb 10, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    5/1/26 → 4/30/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. 4/27/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    Total Spending To-Date: $137,330
  10. RECIPIENT

    TODD'S FEED SUPPLY & TRAILER SALES, INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $132,000

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA

    NAICS CODE

    SOYBEAN AND OTHER OILSEED PROCESSING | 311224

    PSC CODE

    FORAGE AND FEED | 8710

    DESCRIPTION

    SOYBEAN MEAL

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS PA USMARC

    SIGNED

    Feb 3, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/2/26 → 1/31/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/3/26 Base Award $132,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $132,000

Top De-obligations

The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in February 2026.

  1. RECIPIENT

    LIBRARY ASSOCIATES OF MARYLAND, LLC

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$39,835

    Funding Only Action
    PERFORMED IN

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    NAICS CODE

    OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | 541519

    PSC CODE

    SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499

    DESCRIPTION

    ANALYSIS OF NAL, NIFA, AND OTHER SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS TO DISCOVER RELEVANT USDA/NIFA PUBLIC ACCESS PUBLICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED METADATA TO AUTOMATE DISCOVERY, DESCRIPTION AND INGEST WORKFLOWS. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START 09/30/2022 TO

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS NAL

    Object Classes

    25.2: Other services from non-Federal sources

    Program Activities

    0009: NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY

    SIGNED

    Feb 25, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    9/9/22 → 7/31/24

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/25/26 Funding Only Action -$39,835
    Total Spending To-Date: $96,444
  2. RECIPIENT

    MEDWASTE MANAGEMENT, LLC

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$37,871

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA

    NAICS CODE

    OTHER NONHAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL | 562219

    PSC CODE

    LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT | W045

    DESCRIPTION

    MEDICAL WASTE PICKUP

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS PWA WRRC

    Object Classes

    25.2: Other services from non-Federal sources;25.5: Research and development contracts

    Program Activities

    0001: PRODUCT QUALITY/VALUE ADDED;0002: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION;0003: CROP PRODUCTION;0004: FOOD SAFETY;0005: LIVESTOCK PROTECTION;0006: CROP PROTECTION;0007: HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH;0008: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP;0013: NATIONAL BIO-AGRO DEFENSE FACILITY

    SIGNED

    Feb 18, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    4/23/21 → 9/30/22

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/18/26 Close Out -$37,871
    Total Spending To-Date: $63,857
  3. RECIPIENT

    APEXTECH LLC

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$33,823

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND

    NAICS CODE

    COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | 541512

    PSC CODE

    IT AND TELECOM- PROGRAMMING | D308

    DESCRIPTION

    IGF::OT::IGF JAVA/ORACLE FORMS/REPORTS APPLICATION DEVELOPER SUPPORT

    Funding Office

    ARS AFM ITSD

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services;25.7: Operation and maintenance of equipment

    Program Activities

    0001: PRODUCT QUALITY/VALUE ADDED;0002: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION;0003: CROP PRODUCTION;0004: FOOD SAFETY;0005: LIVESTOCK PROTECTION;0006: CROP PROTECTION;0007: HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH;0008: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP;0011: DECENTRALIZED GSA AND SECURITY PAYMENTS;0012: HOMELAND SECURITY;0013: NATIONAL BIO-AGRO DEFENSE FACILITY

    SIGNED

    Feb 27, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    5/14/19 → 7/5/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/27/26 Close Out -$33,823
    Total Spending To-Date: $888,585
  4. RECIPIENT

    MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER, INC.

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$30,595

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND

    NAICS CODE

    JANITORIAL SERVICES | 561720

    PSC CODE

    HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL | S201

    DESCRIPTION

    JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS NEA BARC FD

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services;25.3: Other goods and services from Federal sources

    Program Activities

    0001: PRODUCT QUALITY/VALUE ADDED;0002: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION;0003: CROP PRODUCTION;0004: FOOD SAFETY;0005: LIVESTOCK PROTECTION;0006: CROP PROTECTION;0007: HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH;0008: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP;0013: NATIONAL BIO-AGRO DEFENSE FACILITY

    SIGNED

    Feb 20, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    6/11/21 → 9/30/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/20/26 Close Out -$30,595
    Total Spending To-Date: $2,583,140
  5. RECIPIENT

    SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, INC.

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$29,347

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    LANHAM, MARYLAND

    NAICS CODE

    ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330

    PSC CODE

    SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | R405

    DESCRIPTION

    SENIOR ENGINEER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 08/01/2022-07/31/2023 SENIOR ENGINEER, FULL-TIME, 12 MONTHS

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS NEA BARC ACSL

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    Program Activities

    0001: PRODUCT QUALITY/VALUE ADDED;0002: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION;0003: CROP PRODUCTION;0004: FOOD SAFETY;0005: LIVESTOCK PROTECTION;0006: CROP PROTECTION;0007: HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH;0008: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP;0013: NATIONAL BIO-AGRO DEFENSE FACILITY

    SIGNED

    Feb 19, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    8/1/22 → 7/31/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/19/26 Close Out -$29,347
    Total Spending To-Date: $146,736

Performance Locations

The top locations where contract work for Agricultural Research Service in February 2026 is performed.

Top States

  1. Kansas

    5 contracts


    $9,144,338

  2. Maryland

    22 contracts


    $2,032,047

  3. Mississippi

    7 contracts


    $302,176

  4. Wisconsin

    2 contracts


    $296,720

  5. Florida

    5 contracts


    $195,068

  6. Louisiana

    2 contracts


    $174,168

  7. Montana

    2 contracts


    $147,146

  8. Nebraska

    3 contracts


    $145,200

  9. Arkansas

    3 contracts


    $121,248

  10. California

    9 contracts


    $99,117

Top Cities

  1. Manhattan, KS

    5 contracts


    $9,144,338

  2. Beltsville, MD

    16 contracts


    $1,662,703

  3. Bethesda, MD

    1 contracts


    $414,605

  4. Prairie Du Sac, WI

    2 contracts


    $296,720

  5. Oxford, MS

    2 contracts


    $152,819

  6. New Orleans, LA

    1 contracts


    $152,808

  7. Miles City, MT

    2 contracts


    $147,146

  8. Clay Center, NE

    3 contracts


    $145,200

  9. San Diego, CA

    3 contracts


    $140,459

  10. Fort Pierce, FL

    2 contracts


    $132,834

Vendor headquarters

The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Agricultural Research Service in February 2026 list as their primary business address.

Top States

  1. Colorado

    2 contracts


    $8,999,654

  2. Maryland

    13 contracts


    $938,105

  3. Massachusetts

    6 contracts


    $599,364

  4. Florida

    5 contracts


    $442,584

  5. Wisconsin

    2 contracts


    $296,720

Top Cities

  1. Greenwood Village, CO

    1 contracts


    $9,000,000

  2. Bethesda, MD

    4 contracts


    $638,126

  3. Norwell, MA

    1 contracts


    $546,848

  4. Boca Raton, FL

    1 contracts


    $390,814

  5. San Antonio, TX

    1 contracts


    $248,508

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