01 / Contracting Agency Profile
Agricultural Research Service Federal Contracts and Spending
Agency code 12H2
Agricultural Research Service is a federal contracting agency within AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. This profile shows its purchasing scale, buying offices, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Agricultural Research Service contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Agricultural Research Service accounts for 3.3% of its parent department’s net contract obligations. It records activity through 55 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Agricultural Research Service contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the agency’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$346.97M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $346.97M | 3,440 | 1,376 | −5.4% |
| FY 2024 | $366.64M | 5,358 | 1,851 | +2.3% |
| FY 2023 | $358.31M | 5,444 | 1,876 | +7.4% |
| FY 2022 | $333.60M | 4,889 | 1,743 | +11.3% |
| FY 2021 | $299.74M | 5,378 | 1,862 | −30.3% |
| FY 2020 | $430.29M | 5,476 | 1,884 | +58.4% |
| FY 2019 | $271.70M | 5,212 | 1,824 | — |
04 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy through Agricultural Research Service?
Contracting Offices are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of agency spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
| Contracting office | Code | Obligations | Agency share | Actions | Vendors | Top NAICS | Top PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1232SA | $927.14M | 38.5% | 6,367 | 1,262 | 236220 | Y1JZ | |
| 12805B | $484.16M | 20.1% | 6,494 | 1,322 | 332439 | 8145 | |
| 12305B | $304.65M | 12.7% | 4,655 | 946 | 221330 | Z1NB | |
| 12405B | $284.07M | 11.8% | 7,141 | 1,558 | 561210 | Z1DB | |
| 12905B | $210.70M | 8.8% | 4,562 | 1,086 | 541330 | C1DB | |
| 12505B | $136.81M | 5.7% | 3,054 | 702 | 236210 | Y1JZ | |
| 126538 | $10.04M | 0.4% | 309 | 111 | 311119 | 8710 | |
| 126612 | $7.44M | 0.3% | 305 | 145 | 334513 | 6640 | |
| 1243YK | $5.12M | 0.2% | 221 | 80 | 334516 | 6640 | |
| 125615 | $3.59M | 0.1% | 185 | 77 | 333120 | 2430 |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Agricultural Research Service contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this agency’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $414.50M | 1,205 | 204 | 17.2% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $261.57M | 5,991 | 789 | 10.9% |
| 238220 | PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | $178.34M | 1,496 | 366 | 7.4% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $145.14M | 547 | 70 | 6.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $123.58M | 1,064 | 43 | 5.1% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $99.77M | 715 | 73 | 4.1% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $92.66M | 1,112 | 178 | 3.8% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $91.64M | 1,815 | 99 | 3.8% |
| 333111 | FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $48.51M | 916 | 244 | 2.0% |
| 238160 | ROOFING CONTRACTORS | $42.75M | 306 | 95 | 1.8% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Agricultural Research Service buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this agency.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $291.76M | 6,522 | 1,004 | 12.1% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $198.71M | 1,442 | 208 | 8.3% |
| Y1JZ | CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS | $178.40M | 275 | 69 | 7.4% |
| Z2JZ | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS | $96.46M | 497 | 142 | 4.0% |
| C1DB | ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: LABORATORIES AND CLINICS | $78.16M | 498 | 14 | 3.2% |
| Z1DB | MAINTENANCE OF LABORATORIES AND CLINICS | $71.10M | 1,138 | 137 | 3.0% |
| Z1AA | MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $64.42M | 397 | 50 | 2.7% |
| Z2DB | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF LABORATORIES AND CLINICS | $64.28M | 348 | 114 | 2.7% |
| Z2AA | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $53.39M | 345 | 120 | 2.2% |
| Z1JZ | MAINTENANCE OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS | $47.96M | 133 | 49 | 2.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Agricultural Research Service obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the agency’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $100.56M | 98 | 4.2% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Y1JZ |
| FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $89.55M | 392 | 3.7% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z2JZ |
| YOUR RECRUITING COMPANY, INC. | $49.78M | 107 | 2.1% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R431 |
| MERRICK & COMPANY | $43.15M | 71 | 1.8% | NAICS 541380 · PSC B504 |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $34.03M | 26 | 1.4% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z1JZ |
| GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INCORPORATED | $33.42M | 785 | 1.4% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| JOHNSON-MCADAMS FIRM, P.A., THE | $31.96M | 352 | 1.3% | NAICS 541330 · PSC C1DB |
| GREENSTONE CONSTRUCTION INC | $31.84M | 99 | 1.3% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z2JZ |
| CHEROKEE NATION SYSTEM SOLUTIONS, LLC | $27.91M | 42 | 1.2% | NAICS 332439 · PSC 8145 |
| MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC | $24.37M | 45 | 1.0% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Y1PZ |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Agricultural Research Service award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the agency structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 85.2%
Small-business share 16.2%
Set-aside share 57.5%
Average action value $68.4K
Largest recorded action $90.06M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Agricultural Research Service award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1232SA25P0119 | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM | Sep 30, 2025 | -$20.7K | 812930 | X1LZ | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS AFM APD |
| 1232SA25F0548 | CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $23.9K | 562910 | S222 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS AFM APD |
| 1232SA25P0579 | TIMBOS CONSTRUCTION INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $44.0K | 238160 | Z2JZ | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS AFM APD |
| 12905B25C0001 | VET FIRST CONSTRUCTORS, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $5.15M | 238220 | J041 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP |
| 1232SA25P0617 | MP BIOMEDICALS LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $13.0K | 541714 | 6640 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS AFM APD |
| 1232SA25P0627 | CANADIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING (CSP) | Sep 30, 2025 | $61.5K | 513120 | R605 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS AFM APD |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Agricultural Research Service represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$2.41B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 35,197 contract actions and an average action value of $68.4K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The agency total is distributed across 55 contracting offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 85.2% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 236220 and PSC 6640. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.