MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
Agricultural Research Service October 2026
⏱ GENERATED 10/22/2026
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
12
Contracts
12
Avg Contract
$15,966
Total Spending
$191,588
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from Agricultural Research Service in October 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.
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OCLC, INC
HQ: Dublin, OH
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($130.8K) 6 ($259.1K) All Agencies 1 ($130.8K) 117 ($3.1M)
$130,798 -
CAS FSE JV LLC
HQ: Columbus, OH
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($42.2K) 9 ($200.9K) All Agencies 1 ($42.2K) 17 ($3.0M)
$42,220 -
BRUKER SCIENTIFIC LLC
HQ: Billerica, MA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($28.3K) 5 ($155.2K) All Agencies 3 ($110.0K) 129 ($8.9M)
$28,300 -
THE JOHNSON-MCADAMS FIRM, P.A.
HQ: Greenwood, MS
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($0) 83 ($9.9M) All Agencies 1 ($0) 139 ($21.7M)
$0 -
FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C.
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($-785) 37 ($909.8K) All Agencies 12 ($402.6K) 2,203 ($55.1M)
$-785 -
WAECHTER HAY & GRAIN INC
HQ: Emporia, KS
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($-1,496) 2 ($4.4K) All Agencies 1 ($-1,496) 2 ($4.4K)
$-1,496 -
JC MATERIAL HANDLING CO., L.L.C.
HQ: Indianola, IA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($-1,610) 1 ($-1,610) All Agencies 1 ($-1,610) 1 ($-1,610)
$-1,610 -
RONALD KILSTROM
HQ: Madrid, IA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($-1,675) 1 ($-1,675) All Agencies 1 ($-1,675) 1 ($-1,675)
$-1,675 -
ELEMENTAR AMERICAS, INC.
HQ: Ronkonkoma, NY
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($-1,862) 4 ($174.5K) All Agencies 1 ($-1,862) 9 ($638.3K)
$-1,862 -
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.
HQ: Phoenix, AZ
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)October 2026 All Time Agricultural Research Service 1 ($-2,302) 1 ($-2,302) All Agencies 1 ($-2,302) 14 ($1.1M)
$-2,302
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from Agricultural Research Service in October 2026, across all awarded contracts.
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Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from in October 2026.
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RECIPIENT
OCLC, INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$130,798
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
WEB SEARCH PORTALS AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | 519290
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL | R612
DESCRIPTION
ISSUE DELIVERY ORDER AGAINST FEDLINK CONTRACT 03310320D0223 TO RENEW SUBSCRIPTIONS TO OCLC TIPASA, WORLDSHARE ILL, AND CATALOGING AND METADATA SERVICES FROM 11/1/2026 - 10/31/2027 FOR CUSTOMER ID 38891 OCLC SYMBOL AGL.
Funding Office
USDA ARS NAL
SIGNED
Oct 1, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
11/1/26 → 10/31/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/1/26 Base Award $130,798
Total Spending To-Date: $130,798 -
RECIPIENT
CAS FSE JV LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$42,220
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
ATHENS, GEORGIA
NAICS CODE
FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | 561210
PSC CODE
SPACE AND WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT | 4520
DESCRIPTION
EMERGENCY ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF CRITICAL MATERIALS FOR STEAM SYSTEM
Funding Office
USDA ARS SEA USNPRC
SIGNED
Oct 15, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
10/15/26 → 10/23/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/15/26 Base Award $42,220
Total Spending To-Date: $42,220 -
RECIPIENT
BRUKER SCIENTIFIC LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$28,300
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
AMES, IOWA
NAICS CODE
OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | 541690
PSC CODE
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | J066
DESCRIPTION
SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF BIOTYPER SIRIUS RUO MALDI-TOF, E22B812131.
Funding Office
USDA ARS MWA NADC FSEPR
SIGNED
Oct 9, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
10/15/26 → 10/14/31
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/9/26 Base Award $28,300
Total Spending To-Date: $28,300 -
RECIPIENT
THE JOHNSON-MCADAMS FIRM, P.A.
AWARD AMOUNT
$0
Other Administrative Action
PERFORMED IN
CHATSWORTH, NEW JERSEY
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: LABORATORIES AND CLINICS | C1DB
DESCRIPTION
UPDATE TO GREENHOUSE DESIGN TO ACCOMMODATE TWO NEW GREENHOUSES FOR THE BLUEBERRY/CRANBERRY BREEDING AND PATHOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECTS (CHATSWORTH, NJ)
Funding Office
USDA ARS NEA BARC GIFVL
Object Classes
26.0: Supplies and materials;32.0: Land and structures
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
Oct 20, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/19/23 → 1/15/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- 2/9/26 Other Administrative Action $0
- 4/16/26 Other Administrative Action $0
Total Spending To-Date: $73,260 -
RECIPIENT
FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C.
AWARD AMOUNT
$-785
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PERFORMED IN
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
NAICS CODE
SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | 339113
PSC CODE
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES | 7320
DESCRIPTION
TWO ULTRA LOW FREEZERS ARE NEEDED: ONE FOR THE LANDAU LAB AND ONE FOR THE GARLAND-CAMPBELL LAB. SINCE THE NEEDED REQUIREMENTS ARE IDENTICAL, THE ACQUISITIONS ARE BEING REQUISITIONED TOGETHER. PERHAPS BETTER PRICING CAN BE OBTAINED BY SOLICITING BI
Funding Office
USDA ARS PWA WHGQR
Object Classes
31.0: 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
Oct 19, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/12/24 → 8/12/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/19/26 Close Out -$785
Total Spending To-Date: $29,841 -
RECIPIENT
WAECHTER HAY & GRAIN INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$-1,496
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PERFORMED IN
EMPORIA, KANSAS
NAICS CODE
HAY FARMING | 111940
PSC CODE
FORAGE AND FEED | 8710
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERY ORDER OFF OF THE IDIQ # 12505B22D0011 FOR GRASS HAY LARGE BALES
Funding Office
USDA ARS MWA NADC
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
Oct 13, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
3/27/23 → 4/14/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/13/26 Close Out -$1,496
Total Spending To-Date: $7,004 -
RECIPIENT
JC MATERIAL HANDLING CO., L.L.C.
AWARD AMOUNT
$-1,610
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
AMES, IOWA
NAICS CODE
HAY FARMING | 111940
PSC CODE
FORAGE AND FEED | 8710
DESCRIPTION
RQN FOR GRASS LARGE HAY BALE CONTRACT
Funding Office
USDA ARS MWA NADC
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
Oct 20, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/2/24 → 8/2/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/20/26 Close Out -$1,610
Total Spending To-Date: $33,690 -
RECIPIENT
RONALD KILSTROM
AWARD AMOUNT
$-1,675
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
AMES, IOWA
NAICS CODE
SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTION | 115210
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE | R416
DESCRIPTION
SHEEP SHEARING SERVICE
Funding Office
USDA ARS MWA NADC
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
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
Oct 15, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/24/23 → 5/23/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/15/26 Close Out -$1,675
Total Spending To-Date: $5,025 -
RECIPIENT
ELEMENTAR AMERICAS, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$-1,862
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
NAICS CODE
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONIC) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | 811310
PSC CODE
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | J066
DESCRIPTION
REPAIR OF ISOTOPE RATIO MASS SPECTROMETER
Funding Office
USDA ARS AFM APD
Object Classes
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
Oct 20, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/6/23 → 9/5/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/20/26 Close Out -$1,862
Total Spending To-Date: $10,958 -
RECIPIENT
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.
AWARD AMOUNT
$-2,302
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
COMPUTER TRAINING | 611420
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM - END USER AS A SERVICE: HELP DESK;TIER 1-2,WORKSPACE,PRINT,OUTPUT,PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS | DE10
DESCRIPTION
CHERWELL CSM SUBSCRIPTION CONCURRENT USER LICENSE RENEWAL - NIFA
Funding Office
USDA NIFA
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;0013: NATIONAL BIO-AGRO DEFENSE FACILITY;0881: SALARIES AND EXPENSES (REIMBURSABLE)
SIGNED
Oct 15, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/18/22 → 6/7/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/15/26 Close Out -$2,302
Total Spending To-Date: $98,666
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in October 2026.
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RECIPIENT
EED SYSTEMS LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$13,814
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
PETROLEUM REFINERIES | 324110
PSC CODE
FUEL OILS | 9140
DESCRIPTION
DIESEL FUEL FOR GENERATORS
Funding Office
USDA ARS SEA USNPRC EEAVDR
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
Oct 15, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/31/23 → 8/30/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/15/26 Close Out -$13,814
Total Spending To-Date: $46,186 -
RECIPIENT
THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$3,936
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
OTHER ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | 811219
PSC CODE
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | J066
DESCRIPTION
PACK THE LUMOS FUSION MASS SPECTROMETER, AND ULTIMATE 3000 UHPLC SYSTEM, IN PREPARATION FOR MOVING, THEN MOVE AND RE-INSTALL BOTH INSTRUMENTS IN BUILDING 307.
Funding Office
USDA ARS NEA ABBL
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
Oct 1, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/14/22 → 12/31/22
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/1/26 Close Out -$3,936
Total Spending To-Date: $7,858 -
RECIPIENT
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$2,302
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
COMPUTER TRAINING | 611420
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM - END USER AS A SERVICE: HELP DESK;TIER 1-2,WORKSPACE,PRINT,OUTPUT,PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS | DE10
DESCRIPTION
CHERWELL CSM SUBSCRIPTION CONCURRENT USER LICENSE RENEWAL - NIFA
Funding Office
USDA NIFA
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;0013: NATIONAL BIO-AGRO DEFENSE FACILITY;0881: SALARIES AND EXPENSES (REIMBURSABLE)
SIGNED
Oct 15, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/18/22 → 6/7/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/15/26 Close Out -$2,302
Total Spending To-Date: $98,666 -
RECIPIENT
ELEMENTAR AMERICAS, INC.
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$1,862
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
NAICS CODE
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONIC) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | 811310
PSC CODE
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | J066
DESCRIPTION
REPAIR OF ISOTOPE RATIO MASS SPECTROMETER
Funding Office
USDA ARS AFM APD
Object Classes
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
Oct 20, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/6/23 → 9/5/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/20/26 Close Out -$1,862
Total Spending To-Date: $10,958 -
RECIPIENT
RONALD KILSTROM
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$1,675
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
AMES, IOWA
NAICS CODE
SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTION | 115210
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE | R416
DESCRIPTION
SHEEP SHEARING SERVICE
Funding Office
USDA ARS MWA NADC
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
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
Oct 15, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/24/23 → 5/23/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 10/15/26 Close Out -$1,675
Total Spending To-Date: $5,025
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Agricultural Research Service in October 2026 is performed.
Top States
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Maryland
2 contracts
$126,862 -
Georgia
1 contracts
$42,220 -
Iowa
3 contracts
$25,015 -
New Jersey
1 contracts
$0 -
Pennsylvania
1 contracts
$-785 -
Kansas
1 contracts
$-1,496 -
Minnesota
1 contracts
$-1,862 -
District Of Columbia
1 contracts
$-2,302 -
Virginia
1 contracts
$-13,814
Top Cities
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Beltsville, MD
2 contracts
$126,862 -
Athens, GA
1 contracts
$42,220 -
Ames, IA
3 contracts
$25,015 -
Chatsworth, NJ
1 contracts
$0 -
Pittsburgh, PA
1 contracts
$-785 -
Emporia, KS
1 contracts
$-1,496 -
Saint Paul, MN
1 contracts
$-1,862 -
Washington, District Of Columbia
1 contracts
$-2,302 -
Falls Church, VA
1 contracts
$-13,814
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Agricultural Research Service in October 2026 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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Ohio
2 contracts
$173,018 -
Massachusetts
1 contracts
$28,300 -
Mississippi
1 contracts
$0 -
Pennsylvania
1 contracts
$-785 -
Kansas
1 contracts
$-1,496
Top Cities
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Dublin, OH
1 contracts
$130,798 -
Columbus, OH
1 contracts
$42,220 -
Billerica, MA
1 contracts
$28,300 -
Greenwood, MS
1 contracts
$0 -
Pittsburgh, PA
1 contracts
$-785