Federal Capture Intelligence

Top USDA management consulting contractors (NAICS 541611)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Agriculture agency guide NAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Latest 12 months
$136.4M
Net obligations · Up $49.0M vs. $87.4M preceding
Prime contractors
89
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the USDA federal contracting market for management consulting under NAICS 541611. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, contract types, competition, and procurement methods, and potential recompete research leads.

Contract obligation trends for management consulting at the Department of Agriculture

Federal records show $1.1B in net obligations across 1,700 awards in management consulting at the Department of Agriculture from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 2.1% of $52.2B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 56.1% from $87.4M to $136.4M. 19 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY26 is year-to-date through Sep 10, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY26 year-to-date: $106.5M versus $17.4M through the same date in FY25 (+513.4%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$239.9M1,078Complete
FY2023$401.3M1,134Complete
FY2024$309.4M1,108Complete
FY2025$47.3M979Complete
FY2026$106.5M395YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$1.1B
1,700 awards · 377 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+56.1%
$136.4M vs. $87.4M
Leading eight prime share
63.9%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
2.1% of $52.2B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
62.8% of 427 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
268 set aside · 159 no set-aside · 1,273 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Sep 11, 2025–Sep 10, 2026, compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.

Competitive shifts

11TH HOUR SERVICE LLC gained the most market share
0.4%→9.5%+9.1 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #3 by positive obligations, based on 8 reported actions.
JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP LLC had the largest increase in reported obligations
$4.9M→$18.9M+$14.0M
The contractor now ranks #2 by positive obligations and accounts for 13.1% of positive obligations, based on 29 reported actions.
DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#113→#15Up 98 places
The contractor accounts for 1.1% of positive obligations across 5 reported actions.
WESTAT, INC. fell the most in the contractor rankings
#13→#87Down 74 places
The contractor accounts for 0.010% of positive obligations across 13 reported actions.
VALLETTA INDUSTRIES, INC. was the largest newly observed contractor
$5.2MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on Mar 18, 2026, the contractor now ranks #7 by positive obligations across 3 reported actions.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share increased
40.5%→51.8%+11.3 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 48.2% of positive obligations.
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Competitive shifts

6 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$10.8MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
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ContractorLatest 12 months
RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CORPORATION had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$3.1M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #11 by positive obligations, based on 4 reported actions.
NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION lost the most market share
19.95%→16.56%−3.4 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 3 reported actions.
REVEAL GLOBAL CONSULTING LLC recorded the largest net deobligation
$2.5M→−$2.5M−$5.0M
The contractor now is unranked by positive obligations, based on 1 reported action.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through RURAL HOUSING SERVICES increased
$1.2M→$11.9M+$10.7M
Latest-period activity spans 3 awards across 3 prime contractors.
Reported obligations through SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING decreased
$9.2M→$1.4M−$7.8M
Latest-period activity spans 2 awards across 2 prime contractors.

Award activity

How these findings are calculated

Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.

Federal contract obligations by funding office

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026.

16.7% of positive obligations were attributed to WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM. That represents $23.9M, up $1.6M from the preceding 12 months.

Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.

  1. WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM16.7% · $23.9M · up $1.6M
  2. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE12.6% · $18.1M · up $9.3M
  3. RURAL HOUSING SERVICES8.3% · $11.9M · up $10.7M
  4. OA ADMIN MGMT SERVICES WASHINGTON DC7.1% · $10.2M · up $10.2M
  5. USDA,OFF OF THE CHIEF INFO OFFICER5.1% · $7.3M · down $3.7M
  6. All other reported offices50.2% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.

  1. Reported funding office

    WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $23.9M

    16.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$1.6M

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 7.4% from $22.3M to $23.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 22.6% to 16.7%, a change of −5.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  2. Reported funding office

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE

    #2Up 2 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $18.1M

    12.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$9.3M

    4 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 104.9% from $8.8M to $18.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 9.0% to 12.6%, a change of +3.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 11 actions across 5 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 8 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    RURAL HOUSING SERVICES

    #3Up 15 from #18

    Latest 12 months

    $11.9M

    8.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$10.7M

    3 active prime contractors · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 899.7% from $1.2M to $11.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.2% to 8.3%, a change of +7.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 12 actions across 3 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  4. Reported funding office

    OA ADMIN MGMT SERVICES WASHINGTON DC

    #4New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $10.2M

    7.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$10.2M

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $3K in net deobligations to $10.2M in net obligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 7.1%, a change of +7.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 2 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  5. Reported funding office

    USDA,OFF OF THE CHIEF INFO OFFICER

    #5Down 3 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $7.3M

    5.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$3.7M

    13 active prime contractors · 15 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 33.6% from $10.9M to $7.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 11.1% to 5.1%, a change of −6.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 20 actions across 15 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 14 active prime contractors and 20 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    USDA ARS PA NBADF

    #6New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $5.8M

    4.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$5.8M

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $5.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 4.1%, a change of +4.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 7 actions across 5 awards and 5 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    USDA FOOD AND NUTRITION ADMINISTRATION

    #7New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $5.5M

    3.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$7.7M

    17 active prime contractors · 52 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $2.2M in net deobligations to $5.5M in net obligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 3.9%, a change of +3.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 84 actions across 52 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 36 active prime contractors and 113 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    USDA, OFFICE OF OPERATIONS

    #8Up 9 from #17

    Latest 12 months

    $4.8M

    3.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$3.5M

    4 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 281.5% from $1.3M to $4.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.3% to 3.4%, a change of +2.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 4 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    USDA, OCFO

    #9Up 3 from #12

    Latest 12 months

    $4.3M

    3.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$2.6M

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 150.2% from $1.7M to $4.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.7% to 3.0%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 13 actions across 5 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    USDA ARS AFM APD

    #10Up 26 from #36

    Latest 12 months

    $3.4M

    2.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$3.0M

    8 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 714.8% from $422K to $3.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.43% to 2.4%, a change of +2.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 15 actions across 9 awards and 5 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING

    #21Down 18 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $1.4M

    0.96% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$7.8M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 85.1% from $9.2M to $1.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 9.4% to 0.96%, a change of −8.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 2 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  12. Reported funding office

    NRCS-KY STATE OFFICE

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$3.6M

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $3.6M to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.6% to 0%, a change of −3.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    NRCS-CHIEF

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$1.6M

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$4.9M

    3 active prime contractors · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $3.3M in net obligations to $1.6M in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.4% to 0%, a change of −3.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 5 actions across 3 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 7 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    USDA, OFF OF BUDGET PROG ANALYSIS

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    −$2.8M

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$6.2M

    3 active prime contractors · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $3.4M in net obligations to $2.8M in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.5% to 0%, a change of −3.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 3 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 150 awards had positive obligations totaling $159.0M. Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 42.4% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 80.0%.

Leading award type
49.2%
BPA Call
Leading reported procedure
42.4%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
Reported parent IDV
80.0%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
2
97 of 150 awards reported offers

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 150 current awards and 207 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Reported full-and-open obligation share
57.4%
Down from 74.8% in the preceding period
Parent-IDV obligation share
80.0%
Up from 63.4% in the preceding period
Median positive award obligations
$333K
Up from $193K in the preceding period
How to read these changes

Directional color and the Up or Down labels show historical movement only. Green does not mean favorable and red does not mean unfavorable; neither predicts a future procurement method.

Same-NAICS comparison

Compared with the NAICS 541611 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 5.8 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 12.1 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 25.2 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 25.6% lower.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share80.0%85.8%-5.8 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share57.4%45.4%+12.1 pts
Delivery-order obligation share30.8%55.9%-25.2 pts
Median positive award obligations$333K$448K-25.6%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 22 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:

Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
BPA Call(A)53$78.2M49.2%
Delivery Order(C)70$48.9M30.8%
Definitive Contract(D)16$31.0M19.5%
Purchase Order(B)11$916K0.58%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
BPA(E)53$78.2M49.2%
FSS(C)64$41.6M26.2%
IDC(B)6$7.3M4.6%
Not reported27$31.9M20.0%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)54$80.9M50.9%
Multiple Award(M)69$46.3M29.1%
Not reported27$31.9M20.0%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)80$67.4M42.4%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)36$50.6M31.9%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)2$23.9M15.1%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)17$9.3M5.8%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)3$3.1M1.9%
Only One Source(SSS)6$2.5M1.6%
Other reported values6$2.2M1.4%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)82$91.3M57.4%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)36$50.6M31.9%
Competed Under SAP(F)13$6.4M4.0%
B(NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION)1$3.1M1.9%
Not Competed Under SAP(G)4$2.9M1.8%
Not Available for Competition(B)4$2.2M1.4%
Other reported values10$2.5M1.6%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)80$96.2M60.5%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)21$14.5M9.1%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)8$3.7M2.3%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)5$3.1M2.0%
Sole Source(SS)1$337K0.21%
Urgency(URG)1$111K0.070%
Not reported34$41.0M25.8%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)11$8.6M5.4%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)1$599K0.38%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)2$297K0.19%
Follow-on Contract (FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(Ii/Iii))(FOC)1$34K0.020%
Urgency (FAR 6.302-2)(URG)1$27K0.020%
Not reported134$149.5M94.0%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Firm Fixed Price(J)97$95.2M59.9%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)43$47.5M29.8%
Z(LABOR HOURS)2$8.5M5.3%
Labor Hours(Z)6$7.2M4.5%
Time and Materials(Y)2$699K0.44%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Support- Professional: Program Management/Support(R408)26$36.9M23.2%
Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical(R425)4$24.4M15.3%
Support- Professional: Other(R499)32$21.4M13.4%
Support- Management: Other(R799)14$19.9M12.5%
IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services (Labor)(DA01)4$6.7M4.2%
Support- Professional: Market Research/Public Opinion(R422)3$6.1M3.8%
Other reported values67$43.7M27.5%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Rural Housing Service(12E3)18$61.7M38.8%
Office of the Chief Financial Officer(1205)38$50.3M31.6%
Agricultural Research Service(12H2)21$13.4M8.4%
Food and Nutrition Service(12F2)16$8.9M5.6%
Forest Service(12C2)27$8.6M5.4%
Departmental Offices(1406)3$5.9M3.7%
Other reported values27$10.3M6.5%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Usda, Ocp-Pod-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-Ftc(123144)37$50.1M31.5%
Usda/Rd/Regional Acq Division(12RADA)5$25.8M16.2%
Usda/Rd/Contract Operations Branch(12C0BA)4$18.5M11.7%
Usda Ars Afm Apd(1232SA)21$13.4M8.4%
Usda/Rd/Contract Operations Branch(12C0BZ)2$10.4M6.5%
Usda Food and Nutrition Administration(123198)16$8.9M5.6%
Other reported values65$31.9M20.0%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
1202SB24T0001(12C2)9$17.1M10.7%
12SAD225A0005(12E3)2$13.3M8.4%
12SAD225A0003(12E3)1$10.4M6.5%
12C0BA21A0001(12E3)2$6.0M3.8%
140D0423A0068(1406)1$5.3M3.3%
GS00F204GA(4732)1$5.2M3.3%
47QRAA19D003H(4732)1$4.5M2.8%
AG3144B170024(1205)3$4.5M2.8%
Other reported values103$60.9M38.3%
Not reported27$31.9M20.0%

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
2 median
97 reported · 53 not reported
Positive award obligations
$333K median
$139K–$896K middle 50%
Reported performance period
699 days (~23 months) median
150 reported · 0 not reported

Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Sep 10, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.

Top federal contractors

Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.

Prime contractor concentration
19 of 89prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
16.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
46.3%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
63.9%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $144.6M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.

Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $23.9M

    16.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $22.3M → $23.9M
    +7.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    19.9% → 16.6%
    −3.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $112.4M
    10.1% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 28, 2021
    through Apr 30, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside21
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $18.9M

    13.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$14.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    13 awards

    29 actions

    Historical and award details for JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $4.9M → $18.9M
    +284.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.4% → 13.1%
    +8.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $46.8M
    4.2% of all-period positive obligations · 27 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 8, 2021
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported126
    Reported small business127
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · WOSB sole source
  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $13.7M

    9.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$13.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    8 actions

    Historical and award details for 11TH HOUR SERVICE LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $403K → $13.7M
    +3311.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.36% → 9.5%
    +9.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $15.1M
    1.4% of all-period positive obligations · 4 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 7, 2022
    through Aug 18, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported41
    Reported small business41
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $10.4M

    7.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$10.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    11 actions

    Historical and award details for FLATTER, INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $10.4M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 7.2%
    +7.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $10.5M
    0.94% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Aug 17, 2022
    through Sep 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.9M

    5.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$4.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    18 awards

    28 actions

    Historical and award details for PANUM TELECOM, L.L.C.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $3.3M → $7.9M
    +136.6%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.0% → 5.5%
    +2.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $77.8M
    7.0% of all-period positive obligations · 132 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 8, 2021
    through Aug 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside04
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1841
    Reported small business1129
    All-period set-aside types
    • 4 · Total small business
    • 1 · 8(a) competed
    • 1 · WOSB sole source
  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $7.7M

    5.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    9 actions

    Historical and award details for BLAKE WILLSON GROUP LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $5.4M → $7.7M
    +44.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.8% → 5.3%
    +0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $29.0M
    2.6% of all-period positive obligations · 33 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 12, 2021
    through Mar 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside12
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported38
    Reported small business410
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · SDVOSB set-aside
    • 1 · 8(a) sole source
    • 1 · Total small business
  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $5.2M

    3.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$5.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for VALLETTA INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $5.2M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 3.6%
    +3.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.2M
    0.47% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 18, 2026
    through Sep 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $4.5M

    3.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$291K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for WITS SOLUTIONS INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $4.2M → $4.5M
    +6.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.8% → 3.1%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $10.4M
    0.94% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since May 21, 2024
    through Dec 2, 2025

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $3.6M

    2.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$48

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for CHEVO LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $3.6M → $3.6M
    −0.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.2% → 2.5%
    −0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $14.1M
    1.3% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 23, 2022
    through Apr 29, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $3.1M

    2.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$3.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $3.1M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.1%
    +2.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $18.9M
    1.7% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 8, 2023
    through Aug 12, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $2.9M

    2.0%

    Dollar movement

    −$689K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for ACTUALIZE CONSULTING, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $3.6M → $2.9M
    −19.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.3% → 2.0%
    −1.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $8.0M
    0.72% of all-period positive obligations · 3 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 22, 2023
    through Aug 25, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported21
    Reported small business32
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $2.7M

    1.9%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for CAMBIO CONSULTING GROUP LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $324K → $2.7M
    +736.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.29% → 1.9%
    +1.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.3M
    0.39% of all-period positive obligations · 11 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 7, 2022
    through Sep 3, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside02
    Reported no set-aside23
    Not reported32
    Reported small business57
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · 8(a) sole source
    • 1 · 8(a) competed
    • 1 · HUBZone set-aside
  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $2.5M

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$2.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for CBEYONDATA LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $2.5M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.7%
    +1.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.5M
    0.23% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 26, 2025
    through May 5, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported10
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.8M

    1.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for SQN SYSTEMS CORP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $1.8M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.2%
    +1.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.8M
    0.16% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 29, 2025
    through May 5, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside10
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business10
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · 8(a) sole source
  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.6M

    1.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    5 actions

    Historical and award details for DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $914 → $1.6M
    +179274.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.1%
    +1.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.2M
    0.38% of all-period positive obligations · 6 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 22, 2021
    through Jul 15, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported11
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

Potential federal contract recompetes

Investigate potential recompetes surfaced by near-term end dates, award value, and recent contract changes.

THE MANHATTAN STRATEGY GROUP LLC

SNAP- CONDUCT RETAILER STORE VISITS TO COLLECT DATA, DOCUMENT AND REPORT TO FNS.

The reported potential end date is Sep 28, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($30.8M of $30.8M).

Performance period

98.8%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 28, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$30.8M current$30.8M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 28, 2022.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 28, 2026.

$30.8M is obligated against $30.8M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 12319822F0027

PANUM TELECOM, L.L.C.

NOTICE OF PARTIAL TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA), FOOD NUTRITION SERVICE (FNS): INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT (ITGPMO) SUPPORT

The reported potential end date is Sep 29, 2026. Current award value is 83.7% of reported potential value ($27.7M of $33.1M).

Performance period

99.0%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Sep 29, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

83.7%

$27.7M current$33.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 18, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Sep 29, 2026.

$27.7M is obligated against $27.7M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 17, 2026 → Sep 29, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 12314421F0509

MATHEMATICA INC.

ORDER 2: RECRUITMENT & DATA COLLECTION EFFORTS P00006: ADD FUNDING

$26.8M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of January 15, 2027.

Performance period

87.5%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Jan 15, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$26.8M current$26.8M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Apr 4, 2024.

Current performance is reported through Apr 2, 2026.

$26.8M is obligated against $26.8M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 140D0424F0450

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Sep 10, 2026; reported dates and values can change through later modifications.

Recent federal contract award activity

Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.

Base award

This action

+$7.7M

11TH HOUR SERVICE LLC

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BPA CALL IS FOR THE SERVICING OFFICE TO PROCURE LOAN SERVICING, PAYMENT POSTING, ESCROW PROCESSING, LOSS MITIGATION PROCESSING, REAL ESTATE-OWNED (REO) PROPERTY DISPOSITION, BANKRUPTCY PROCESSING, LOSS CLAIM PROCESSING, MAIL PROCE

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 42 positions in this market.

It now ranks #3 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$12.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
5.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 9.5% share
up 42 ranks · +9.1 percentage points · $13.3M net increase; action accounted for 57.8%
Funding office
#2 · 12.6% attributed share
up 2 ranks · +3.6 percentage points · $9.3M net increase; action accounted for 83.3%
Related:Largest share gain
PIID 12C0BA26F0004
Modification

This action

+$6.9M

FLATTER, INC

RURAL HOUSING SERVICES

LOAN SERVICING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICING OFFICE - MODIFICATION TO ADD ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL AND INCORPORATE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CONTRACTORS PHYSICALLY LOCATED AT ONE METRO SQUARE (ST. LOUIS)

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The modification placed the contractor #4 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$10.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
4.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#4 · 7.2% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#3 · 8.3% attributed share
up 15 ranks · +7.1 percentage points · $10.7M net increase; action accounted for 65.1%
Related:Funding office gain
PIID 12C0BZ25F0008 · Mod P00001
Base award

This action

+$5.1M

VALLETTA INDUSTRIES, INC.

USDA ARS PA NBADF

SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - NBAF

Why it stands out

No activity for this contractor was reported in this market during the preceding 12 months.

The base action placed the contractor #7 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$5.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.5%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#7 · 3.6% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#6 · 4.1% attributed share
+4.1 percentage points · $5.8M net increase; action accounted for 87.2%
Related:Largest newly observed contractorNewly observed contractor cohort
PIID 1232SA26F0127
Base award

This action

+$14.6M

NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION

WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A NETWORK OF EXPERT RURAL WATER CIRCUIT RIDERS LOCATED IN ALL 50 STATES WHICH WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH ELIGIBLE RURAL WATER SYSTEMS IN MAJOR ASSISTANCE CATEGORIES. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE WATER SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM IS

Why it stands out

One action represented 10.1% of the market’s latest 12-month positive obligations.

At $14.6M, the action was large enough to materially affect the latest 12-month market picture.

Award net obligations
$14.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
10.1%
Supporting data
Related:Unusually large action
PIID 12RADA26C0001
Modification

This action

+$4.1M

JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP LLC

OA ADMIN MGMT SERVICES WASHINGTON DC

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE (APHIS) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR NEW WORLD SCREWWORM (NWS)

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 4 positions in this market.

It now ranks #2 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$7.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.9%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 13.1% share
up 4 ranks · +8.7 percentage points · $14.0M net increase; action accounted for 29.5%
Funding office
#4 · 7.1% attributed share
+7.1 percentage points · $10.2M net increase; action accounted for 40.4%
Related:Largest contractor gain
PIID 12314425F0444 · Mod P00004
Base award

This action

+$3.1M

PANUM TELECOM, L.L.C.

USDA, OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

FOIA AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONTRACT SUPPORT BPA CALL

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 5 positions in this market.

It now ranks #5 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$3.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 5.5% share
up 5 ranks · +2.5 percentage points · $4.6M net increase; action accounted for 66.9%
PIID 12314425F0394
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. FLATTER, INCDeobligation · PIID 12C0BZ25F0008
    Action−$2.1M
    Award net obligations$10.4M
  2. RMA ASSOCIATES LLCModification · PIID 123J1925F0055
    Action+$384K
    Award net obligations$754K
  3. ELYON INTERNATIONAL, INC.Base award · PIID 12FPC426F0070
    Action+$338K
    Award net obligations$338K
  4. CTR MANAGEMENT GROUP LLCModification · PIID 1232SA21C0003
    Action+$14K
    Award net obligations$1.5M
  5. JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP LLCModification · PIID 12314424F0368
    Action+$290K
    Award net obligations$5.9M
  6. VALLETTA INDUSTRIES, INC.Modification · PIID 1232SA26F0127
    Action+$173K
    Award net obligations$5.2M
  7. WCJ CONSULTANTS, L.L.C.Base award · PIID 12314426F0387
    Action+$337K
    Award net obligations$337K
  8. FI CONSULTING, INC.Base award · PIID 12RADZ26F0006
    Action+$172K
    Award net obligations$172K
  9. JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP LLCBase award · PIID 12314426F0362
    Action+$3.1M
    Award net obligations$3.1M
  10. JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP LLCModification · PIID 12314424F0368
    Action+$211K
    Award net obligations$5.9M

USDA management consulting market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top USDA management consulting contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP LLC, and 11TH HOUR SERVICE LLC were the leading USDA management consulting prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION

    $23,947,152 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP LLC

    $18,910,894 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    11TH HOUR SERVICE LLC

    $13,734,758 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did USDA contract obligations increase in the management consulting market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported USDA activity in the management consulting market increased 56.1% from $87,402,666 in the preceding 12 months to $136,436,561 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$136,436,561
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$87,402,666
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+56.1%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent USDA contract award activity was reported in the management consulting market?

Recent USDA contract award activity reported in the management consulting market included actions for 11TH HOUR SERVICE LLC, FLATTER, INC, and VALLETTA INDUSTRIES, INC. during the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.

Which procurement methods were reported for USDA contracts under NAICS 541611?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, USDA reported 150 positive-obligation awards for management consulting under NAICS 541611. The leading award type was BPA call. The leading reported procedure was subject to multiple award fair opportunity.

Positive-obligation awards
150
Leading reported procedure
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity
42.4% of positive obligations
Leading award type
BPA Call
49.2% of positive obligations
Full and open
57.4%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
80%
of positive obligations

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which USDA management consulting awards may warrant recompete research?

3 USDA management consulting awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by THE MANHATTAN STRATEGY GROUP LLC, PANUM TELECOM, L.L.C., and MATHEMATICA INC.

Research leads, not confirmed recompetes. Dates may change through later modifications.

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Reported obligations include contract actions from October 1, 2021 through September 10, 2026. Set-aside and business-size fields reflect award records, not a contractor's current eligibility.

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