MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT

Agricultural Research Service March 2026

Subagency of Department of Agriculture

⏱ GENERATED 4/2/2026

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

111

Contracts

122

Avg Contract

$97,539

Total Spending

$11,899,728

Reporting

Top Vendors

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

VALLETTA INDUSTRIES LLC

HQ: Covington, LA

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	1 ($5.1M)	1 ($5.1M)
All Agencies	1 ($5.1M)	7 ($5.9M)

$5,067,666

CENTRAL TEXAS EXPRESS METALWORK, LLC

HQ: San Antonio, TX

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	1 ($1.7M)	16 ($6.8M)
All Agencies	1 ($1.7M)	18 ($6.8M)

$1,717,261

MILL CREEK FIRELAKE JV LLC

HQ: Holton, KS

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	1 ($1.2M)	29 ($12.1M)
All Agencies	1 ($1.2M)	30 ($12.1M)

$1,219,967

FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC

HQ: Lexington, KY

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	1 ($1.2M)	9 ($3.0M)
All Agencies	55 ($3.2M)	1,243 ($56.3M)

$1,167,950

OCT CONSULTING LLC

HQ: Mc Lean, VA

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	1 ($983.8K)	3 ($1.7M)
All Agencies	2 ($1.6M)	39 ($11.8M)

$983,750

D & R WILLIAMS, LLC

HQ: Richmond, VA

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	1 ($439.8K)	1 ($439.8K)
All Agencies	1 ($439.8K)	10 ($882.5K)

$439,800

LIBRARY ASSOCIATES OF MARYLAND, LLC

HQ: Washington, District Of Columbia

Contracts: 2

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	2 ($342.9K)	29 ($1.2M)
All Agencies	2 ($342.9K)	41 ($1.5M)

$342,864

ASTRALLIC INC.

HQ: Gainesville, VA

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	1 ($328.8K)	1 ($328.8K)
All Agencies	1 ($328.8K)	4 ($441.1K)

$328,755

THE JOHNSON-MCADAMS FIRM, P.A.

HQ: Greenwood, MS

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	1 ($317.8K)	97 ($10.9M)
All Agencies	1 ($317.8K)	159 ($24.1M)

$317,801

MOUNTAIN HORSE LLC

HQ: Colorado Springs, CO

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	March 2026	All Time
Agricultural Research Service	1 ($313.9K)	1 ($313.9K)
All Agencies	1 ($313.9K)	96 ($8.8M)

$313,913

Top NAICS Codes

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

Analyses

Buzzwords

Unique ("buzzy") phrases and terms that appear significantly more in contracts during March 2026 compared to government-wide patterns.

Impact

Top Contracts

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

RECIPIENT

VALLETTA INDUSTRIES LLC

AWARD AMOUNT

$5,067,666

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

MANHATTAN, KANSAS

NAICS CODE

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611

PSC CODE

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD | S206

DESCRIPTION

SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - NBAF

Funding Office

USDA ARS PA NBADF

SIGNED

Mar 18, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

4/1/26 → 3/31/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/18/26 Base Award $5,067,666
Total Spending To-Date: $5,067,666
RECIPIENT

CENTRAL TEXAS EXPRESS METALWORK, LLC

AWARD AMOUNT

$1,717,261

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

MANHATTAN, KANSAS

NAICS CODE

ROOFING CONTRACTORS | 238160

PSC CODE

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS | Z2JZ

DESCRIPTION

COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROOF ON BUILDING 1

Funding Office

USDA ARS PA MANHATTAN LSS

SIGNED

Mar 17, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

3/16/26 → 9/30/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/17/26 Base Award $1,717,261
Total Spending To-Date: $1,717,261
RECIPIENT

MILL CREEK FIRELAKE JV LLC

AWARD AMOUNT

$1,219,967

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA

NAICS CODE

PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | 238220

PSC CODE

MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | Z1AA

DESCRIPTION

CLAY CENTER FEED MILL DISTRIBUTORS AND SPOUTING REPLACEMENT

Funding Office

USDA ARS PA USMARC

SIGNED

Mar 11, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

3/11/26 → 12/31/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/11/26 Base Award $1,219,967
Total Spending To-Date: $1,219,967
RECIPIENT

FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC

AWARD AMOUNT

$1,167,950

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

NAICS CODE

OFFICE FURNITURE (EXCEPT WOOD) MANUFACTURING | 337214

PSC CODE

OFFICE FURNITURE | 7110

DESCRIPTION

OFFICE FURNITURE

Funding Office

USDA ARS AFM FD

SIGNED

Mar 26, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

3/26/26 → 3/25/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/26/26 Base Award $1,167,950
Total Spending To-Date: $1,167,950
RECIPIENT

OCT CONSULTING LLC

AWARD AMOUNT

$983,750

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NAICS CODE

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611

PSC CODE

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM PRODUCTS: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | 7H20

DESCRIPTION

AI BY ANYBODY BASE YEAR + 2 OPTION YEARS. THIS PWS OUTLINES NASS'S PLAN TO OPTIMIZE ITS DATA INFRASTRUCTURE USING LAKEHOUSE ARCHITECTURE TO ENABLE SCALABLE, FAIR COMPLIANT AI DEVELOPMENT. THE INITIATIVE AIMS TO REDUCE MANUAL DATA WRANGLING, IMP

Funding Office

USDA ARS ROM

SIGNED

Mar 27, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

3/30/26 → 3/29/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/27/26 Base Award $983,750
Total Spending To-Date: $983,750
RECIPIENT

D & R WILLIAMS, LLC

AWARD AMOUNT

$439,800

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA

NAICS CODE

PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | 238220

PSC CODE

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT | J041

DESCRIPTION

REPLACE CHILLER BUILDING 89

Funding Office

USDA ARS SEA SHR

SIGNED

Mar 9, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

3/9/26 → 7/10/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/9/26 Base Award $439,800
Total Spending To-Date: $439,800
RECIPIENT

ASTRALLIC INC.

AWARD AMOUNT

$328,755

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

AMES, IOWA

NAICS CODE

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | 333111

PSC CODE

DAIRY, POULTRY, AND LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT | 3730

DESCRIPTION

ROBOTIC MILKING SYSTEM TO ENABLE DATA COLLECTION FOR CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH ENSURE ANIMAL WELFARE AT THE NADC DAIRY

Funding Office

USDA ARS MWA NADC RDIR

SIGNED

Mar 26, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

3/25/26 → 9/30/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/26/26 Base Award $328,755
Total Spending To-Date: $328,755
RECIPIENT

THE JOHNSON-MCADAMS FIRM, P.A.

AWARD AMOUNT

$317,801

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

MANHATTAN, KANSAS

NAICS CODE

ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330

PSC CODE

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: LABORATORIES AND CLINICS | C1DB

DESCRIPTION

EFFLUENT DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM SOLIDS HANDLING FEASIBILITY AND DESIGN, NATIONAL BIO AND AGRO-DEFENSE FACILITY, MANHATTAN, KANSAS

Funding Office

USDA ARS PA NBADF

SIGNED

Mar 30, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

3/30/26 → 10/30/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/30/26 Base Award $317,801
Total Spending To-Date: $317,801
RECIPIENT

MOUNTAIN HORSE LLC

AWARD AMOUNT

$313,913

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

NAICS CODE

ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | 334516

PSC CODE

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | 6640

DESCRIPTION

NBAF - HANDHELD MASS SPECTROMETER FOR CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

Funding Office

USDA ARS PA NBADF

SIGNED

Mar 9, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

3/9/26 → 4/8/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/9/26 Base Award $313,913
Total Spending To-Date: $313,913
RECIPIENT

CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC

AWARD AMOUNT

$310,100

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA

NAICS CODE

MORTGAGE AND NONMORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS | 522310

PSC CODE

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) | B506

DESCRIPTION

PUBLIC RECORD PARCEL LAND DATA

Funding Office

USDA ARS AFM APD

SIGNED

Mar 6, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

3/11/26 → 3/10/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/6/26 Base Award $310,100
Total Spending To-Date: $310,100

Top De-obligations

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

RECIPIENT

CHAISE MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC

DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

-$66,434

Other Administrative Action
PERFORMED IN

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NAICS CODE

ALL OTHER BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES | 561499

PSC CODE

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | R699

DESCRIPTION

AUDIT AND A123 COMPLIANCE

Funding Office

USDA NIFA

Object Classes

25.5: Research and development contracts

Program Activities

9902: PROGRAM SUPPORT;PS02: PROGRAM SUPPORT

SIGNED

Mar 10, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

2/13/18 → 2/18/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/10/26 Other Administrative Action -$66,434
Total Spending To-Date: $889,947
RECIPIENT

GEORGIA PECAN FARMS, LLC

DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

-$17,448

Close Out
PERFORMED IN

BYRON, GEORGIA

NAICS CODE

CROP HARVESTING, PRIMARILY BY MACHINE | 115113

PSC CODE

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SEED COLLECTION/PRODUCTION | F009

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACTOR TO CLEAN, DRY, BAG, PALLETIZE AND THEN AUCTION AND ESTIMATED 140K LBS. OF HARVESTED PECAN NUTS.

Funding Office

USDA ARS SEA FNR

Object Classes

25.2: Other services from non-Federal sources

Program Activities

0881: SALARIES AND EXPENSES (REIMBURSABLE)

SIGNED

Mar 10, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

11/28/23 → 3/30/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/10/26 Close Out -$17,448
Total Spending To-Date: $19,552
RECIPIENT

RISK SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL INC

DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

-$8,539

Close Out
NAICS CODE

CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | 541511

PSC CODE

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | B599

DESCRIPTION

ONGOING SUPPORT; REVIEW PUBLISHED PAPERS AND EXTRACT EQUATION AND REQUIRED DATA FOR THE MODEL; DEVELOP VB CODE TO IMPLEMENT MODELS; ADD MODELS TO ONLINE PMP SOURCE CODE AND TEST; ADD MODELS TO DESKTOP PMP SOURCE CODE; DEPLOY MODELS TO TEST PRODUCE AN

Funding Office

USDA ARS NEA ERRC RCPMR

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

Mar 24, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

5/13/22 → 8/24/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/24/26 Close Out -$8,539
Total Spending To-Date: $48,574
RECIPIENT

AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC

DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

-$7,179

Close Out
PERFORMED IN

GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA

NAICS CODE

FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | 561210

PSC CODE

MAINTENANCE OF LABORATORIES AND CLINICS | Z1DB

DESCRIPTION

REPLACE/REPAIR ERRC MECHANICAL SERVICES BUILDING ROOFTOP ACCESS DOOR OVER THRESHOLD

Funding Office

NEA EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTE

Object Classes

25.4: Operation and maintenance of facilities;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;0013: NATIONAL BIO-AGRO DEFENSE FACILITY

SIGNED

Mar 3, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

12/1/23 → 4/30/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/3/26 Close Out -$7,179
Total Spending To-Date: $14,371
RECIPIENT

GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK COMPANY INC

DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

-$5,425

Close Out
PERFORMED IN

FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS

NAICS CODE

SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTION | 115210

PSC CODE

LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD | 8820

DESCRIPTION

18 RESEARCH ANIMALS (HEIFERS/STEERS) FOR DUST BAG STUDY (APPROVED IACUC PROTOCOL #2023-18). REQUIREMENTS: WEIGHT BETWEEN 500-550 LBS., PREFER THE ENTIRE GROUP BE SAME SEX - ALL HEIFERS OR ALL STEERS, AGE 6-24 MONTHS. PREFERRED BREED: BLACK ANGUS. NO

Funding Office

USDA ARS PA KBUSLIRL

Object Classes

26.0: Supplies and materials

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

Mar 3, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

1/23/24 → 3/22/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 3/3/26 Close Out -$5,425
Total Spending To-Date: $21,575

Performance Locations

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

Top States

Kansas

5 contracts

$7,271,043
Nebraska

4 contracts

$1,520,515
Kentucky

1 contracts

$1,167,950
District Of Columbia

4 contracts

$1,037,288
Maryland

12 contracts

$875,698
Iowa

6 contracts

$851,775
Florida

9 contracts

$806,738
Wisconsin

9 contracts

$753,393
California

10 contracts

$676,748
South Carolina

2 contracts

$490,953

Top Cities

Manhattan, KS

5 contracts

$7,271,043
Clay Center, NE

2 contracts

$1,304,967
Lexington, KY

1 contracts

$1,167,950
Washington, District Of Columbia

4 contracts

$1,037,288
Ames, IA

6 contracts

$851,775
Beltsville, MD

11 contracts

$770,424
Palmetto Bay, FL

4 contracts

$696,890
Madison, WI

3 contracts

$316,225
Colorado Springs, CO

1 contracts

$313,913
Irvine, CA

1 contracts

$310,100

Vendor headquarters

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

Top States

Louisiana

1 contracts

$5,067,666
Virginia

12 contracts

$2,272,404
Texas

8 contracts

$1,817,288
Kansas

2 contracts

$1,255,092
Kentucky

1 contracts

$1,167,950

Top Cities

Covington, LA

1 contracts

$5,067,666
San Antonio, TX

1 contracts

$1,717,261
Holton, KS

1 contracts

$1,219,967
Lexington, KY

1 contracts

$1,167,950
Mc Lean, VA

1 contracts

$983,750

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