Federal Capture Intelligence

Top USDA scientific and technical consulting contractors (NAICS 541690)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Agriculture agency guide NAICS 541690 · Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Latest 12 months
$13.6M
Net obligations · Up $7.5M vs. $6.1M preceding
Prime contractors
32
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the USDA federal contracting market for scientific and technical consulting under NAICS 541690. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, and contract types, competition, and procurement methods.

Contract obligation trends for scientific and technical consulting at the Department of Agriculture

Federal records show $59.7M in net obligations across 359 awards in scientific and technical consulting at the Department of Agriculture from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 0.11% of $52.2B in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations increased 122.5% from $6.1M to $13.6M. 6 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: $6.6M versus $4.1M through the same date in FY25 (+60.1%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$14.7M166Complete
FY2023$14.4M226Complete
FY2024$12.9M160Complete
FY2025$11.1M113Complete
FY2026$6.6M59YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$59.7M
359 awards · 160 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
+122.5%
$13.6M vs. $6.1M
Leading eight prime share
88.6%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
0.11% of $52.2B in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
32.4% of 278 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
90 set aside · 188 no set-aside · 81 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

CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC gained the most market share
11.4%→34.6%+23.2 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 14 reported actions.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share increased
61.30%→79.25%+17.9 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 20.8% of positive obligations.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through RURAL HOUSING SERVICES increased
$0→$3.9M+$3.9M
Latest-period activity spans 3 awards across 1 prime contractor.
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.

28.6% of positive obligations were attributed to RURAL HOUSING SERVICES. That represents $3.9M, up $3.9M from the preceding 12 months.

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

  1. RURAL HOUSING SERVICES28.6% · $3.9M · up $3.9M
  2. USDA,OFF OF THE CHIEF INFO OFFICER24.3% · $3.3M · up $3.3M
  3. USDA ARS AFM APD12.3% · $1.7M · up $1.7M
  4. FAS-DEP ADMIN GLOBAL PROGRAMS10.4% · $1.4M · up $1.1M
  5. VS DB AMES IA3.7% · $500K · up $500K
  6. All other reported offices20.7% 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

    RURAL HOUSING SERVICES

    #1New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $3.9M

    28.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$3.9M

    1 active prime contractor · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $3.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 28.6%, a change of +28.6 percentage points.

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

    Leading award-level changes

  2. Reported funding office

    USDA,OFF OF THE CHIEF INFO OFFICER

    #2Up 18 from #20

    Latest 12 months

    $3.3M

    24.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$3.3M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 10239.8% from $32K to $3.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.46% to 24.3%, a change of +23.8 percentage points.

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

  3. Reported funding office

    USDA ARS AFM APD

    #3New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $1.7M

    12.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$1.7M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $1.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 12.3%, a change of +12.3 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    FAS-DEP ADMIN GLOBAL PROGRAMS

    #4Up 5 from #9

    Latest 12 months

    $1.4M

    10.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$1.1M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 338.0% from $325K to $1.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.7% to 10.4%, a change of +5.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 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

    VS DB AMES IA

    #5New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $500K

    3.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$500K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $500K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 3.7%, a change of +3.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    BUSINESS CENTER FOR THE ORGANIZATION

    #6New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $469K

    3.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$469K

    1 active prime contractor · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $469K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 3.4%, a change of +3.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 3 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    USDA AMS ST ADMIN OFFICE

    #7Down 5 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $447K

    3.3% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$452K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 50.3% from $899K to $447K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 12.9% to 3.3%, a change of −9.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 2 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    USDA ARS PA RRVARC

    #8New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $262K

    1.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$262K

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $262K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 1.9%, a change of +1.9 percentage points.

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

  9. Reported funding office

    CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICE

    #9New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $253K

    1.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$253K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $253K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 1.9%, a change of +1.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 2 actions across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    FAS-ADMINISTRATOR

    #10Down 4 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $235K

    1.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$298K

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 55.9% from $534K to $235K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.6% to 1.7%, a change of −5.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 1 action across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  11. Reported funding office

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE

    #14Down 11 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $101K

    0.74% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$698K

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 87.3% from $799K to $101K. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 11.4% to 0.74%, a change of −10.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 2 awards.

  12. Reported funding office

    USDA, OCFO

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$766K

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $766K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 11.0% to 0%, a change of −11.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  13. Reported funding office

    NRCS-EASEMENT PROGRAMS DIV

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$749K

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $749K to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 10.7% to 0%, a change of −10.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  14. Reported funding office

    FAS-GLOBAL COMMODITY ANALYSIS DIV

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    >−$1

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$1.1M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations moved from $1.1M in net obligations to <$1 in net deobligations. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 15.6% to 0%, a change of −15.6 percentage points.

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

    Leading award-level changes

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 42 awards had positive obligations totaling $13.7M. Only One Source was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 58.4% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 46.5%.

Leading award type
48.7%
Definitive Contract
Leading reported procedure
58.4%
Only One Source
Reported parent IDV
46.5%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
1
37 of 42 awards reported offers

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 42 current awards and 31 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Leading reported procedure
Only One Source
Previously Simplified Acquisition · 54.3% preceding vs 58.4% current
Parent-IDV obligation share
46.5%
Up from 17.4% 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 541690 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 30.1 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 31.2 percentage points lower, delivery-order obligation share is 22.5 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 71.8% lower.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share46.5%76.6%-30.1 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share2.4%33.6%-31.2 pts
Delivery-order obligation share43.2%65.7%-22.5 pts
Median positive award obligations$50K$177K-71.8%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 14 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.

View buying-method details and data coverage

Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Definitive Contract(D)9$6.6M48.7%
Delivery Order(C)11$5.9M43.2%
Purchase Order(B)12$667K4.9%
BPA Call(A)10$447K3.3%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)5$4.7M34.6%
FSS(C)6$1.2M8.6%
BPA(E)10$447K3.3%
Not reported21$7.3M53.5%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)13$4.9M35.9%
Multiple Award(M)8$1.4M10.6%
Not reported21$7.3M53.5%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Only One Source(SSS)9$8.0M58.4%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)1$2.5M18.0%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)23$1.9M13.9%
Mafo(SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY)1$845K6.2%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)5$329K2.4%
Sp1(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION)3$135K0.99%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Not Available for Competition(B)6$5.8M42.6%
B(NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION)1$2.5M18.0%
Not Competed(C)3$2.2M15.8%
Competed Under SAP(F)21$1.8M13.3%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)1$845K6.2%
Full and Open Competition(A)5$329K2.4%
Other reported values5$227K1.7%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)1$845K6.2%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)1$233K1.7%
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)4$97K0.71%
Not reported36$12.5M91.4%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)8$8.3M61.0%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)3$2.2M15.8%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)1$39K0.29%
Not reported30$3.1M22.8%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Firm Fixed Price(J)34$10.2M74.4%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)5$3.4M25.2%
Labor Hours(Z)3$50K0.37%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Support- Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development(R410)6$5.2M37.9%
Support- Professional: Other(R499)4$2.5M18.5%
Support- Management: Data Collection(R702)1$1.7M12.3%
Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data(B529)1$1.1M8.1%
IT and Telecom - IT Management Support Services (Labor)(DF01)1$845K6.2%
Special Studies/Analysis- Regulatory(B528)1$500K3.7%
Other reported values28$1.8M13.4%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Office of the Chief Financial Officer(1205)5$5.0M36.4%
Rural Housing Service(12E3)5$4.7M34.6%
Agricultural Research Service(12H2)9$2.1M15.7%
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service(12K3)2$947K6.9%
Forest Service(12C2)11$630K4.6%
Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services(12D0)9$198K1.4%
Other reported values1$43K0.32%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Usda, Ocp-Pod-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-Ftc(123144)5$5.0M36.4%
Usda/Rd/Contract Operations Branch(12C0BA)4$4.5M32.7%
Usda Ars Afm Apd(1232SA)9$2.1M15.7%
Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn(126395)2$947K6.9%
Usda/Rd/Strategic Acquisition Div(12SAD1)1$253K1.9%
Usda-Fs, Stewardship Contracting Branch(12363N)1$212K1.6%
Other reported values20$660K4.8%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
12C0BA22D0004(12E3)5$4.7M34.6%
GS35F0103Y(4732)1$845K6.2%
1240BE21A0013(12C2)2$272K2.0%
47QSMS24D00AE(4732)1$233K1.7%
GS21F054BA(4732)2$85K0.62%
12FPC123A0010(12D0)2$58K0.43%
12FPC123A0031(12D0)2$46K0.34%
12FPC123A0016(12D0)1$32K0.23%
Other reported values5$51K0.37%
Not reported21$7.3M53.5%

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
1 median
37 reported · 5 not reported
Positive award obligations
$50K median
$28K–$325K middle 50%
Reported performance period
364 days (~12 months) median
42 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
6 of 32prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
34.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
73.0%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
88.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $13.6M 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

    $4.7M

    34.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$3.9M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    14 actions

    Historical and award details for CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $799K → $4.7M
    +490.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    11.4% → 34.6%
    +23.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $14.2M
    23.3% of all-period positive obligations · 12 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 6, 2022
    through May 5, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported54
    Reported small business54
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $2.5M

    18.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $766K → $2.5M
    +221.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    10.9% → 18.1%
    +7.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.0M
    6.5% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 13, 2023
    through Aug 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · 8(a) sole source
  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.7M

    12.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$1.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for CIRCANA, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $1.7M
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 12.3%
    +12.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $6.6M
    10.8% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 30, 2022
    through Jan 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $1.1M

    8.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$7K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for GDA CORP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.1M → $1.1M
    +0.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    15.6% → 8.1%
    −7.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $5.2M
    8.5% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jan 28, 2022
    through Jun 29, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported00
    Reported small business22
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · WOSB sole source
  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $845K

    6.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$845K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for MAGNUS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $845K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 6.2%
    +6.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $845K
    1.4% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 2, 2026
    through Sep 2, 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 · WOSB set-aside
  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $500K

    3.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$500K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $500K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 3.7%
    +3.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $500K
    0.82% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Jun 17, 2026
    through Jun 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $447K

    3.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$452K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for TABB & ASSOCIATES, INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $899K → $447K
    −50.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    12.8% → 3.3%
    −9.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $3.5M
    5.8% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 23, 2021
    through Mar 17, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported01
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $325K

    2.4%

    Dollar movement

    $0

    no change vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for FOODCHAIN ID GROUP INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $325K → $325K
    +0.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.6% → 2.4%
    −2.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $651K
    1.1% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 4, 2025
    through Jul 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $272K

    2.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$272K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for ASM AFFILIATES INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $272K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 2.0%
    +2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.5M
    4.1% of all-period positive obligations · 11 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Feb 15, 2022
    through May 7, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside22
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business22
    All-period set-aside types
    • 11 · Total small business
  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $235K

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$298K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for BRYANT CHRISTIE INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $534K → $235K
    −55.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    7.6% → 1.7%
    −5.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $790K
    1.3% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 14, 2022
    through May 6, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported00
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $233K

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$233K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for TRAINING TECHNOLOGIES AND SUPPORT, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $233K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 1.7%
    +1.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $233K
    0.38% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Aug 5, 2026
    through Aug 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 business10
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $100K

    0.73%

    Dollar movement

    +$100K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $100K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 0.73%
    +0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $100K
    0.16% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Aug 25, 2026
    through Aug 25, 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 · Total small business
  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $85K

    0.62%

    Dollar movement

    +$85K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    3 actions

    Historical and award details for VENERGY GROUP LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $85K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 0.62%
    +0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $85K
    0.14% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Sep 12, 2025
    through Mar 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported20
    Reported small business20
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $75K

    0.55%

    Dollar movement

    +$23K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    1 action

    Historical and award details for OXFORD ECONOMICS USA, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $52K → $75K
    +44.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.74% → 0.55%
    −0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $223K
    0.37% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 8, 2023
    through Jul 7, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $58K

    0.43%

    Dollar movement

    +$58K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for AGRILOGIC CONSULTING, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $0 → $58K
    Not comparable
    Share: prior → latest
    0% → 0.43%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $94K
    0.15% of all-period positive obligations · 4 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 1, 2023
    through Aug 13, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside10
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported00
    Reported small business20
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business

Recent federal contract award activity

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

Modification

This action

+$1.6M

CIRCANA, LLC

USDA ARS AFM APD

EXERCISE OPTION YEAR III, LINE ITEMS 3001, 3002, AND 3005; FOOD AWAY FROM HOME (FAFH) FOOD AT HOME (FAH) LOCATIONS AND PATTERNS DATASETS

Why it stands out

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

The modification placed the contractor #3 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$6.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
12.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 12.3% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#3 · 12.3% attributed share
+12.3 percentage points · $1.7M net increase; action accounted for 97.0%
PIID 1232SA22C0009 · Mod P00004
Base award

This action

+$1.5M

CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC

RURAL HOUSING SERVICES

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE SERVICING OFFICE.

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 2 positions in this market.

It now ranks #1 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$1.6M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
11.3%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 34.6% share
up 2 ranks · +23.2 percentage points · $3.9M net increase; action accounted for 39.3%
Funding office
#1 · 28.6% attributed share
+28.6 percentage points · $3.9M net increase; action accounted for 39.5%
Related:Largest share gainFunding office gain
PIID 12C0BA25F0007
Modification

This action

+$1.1M

GDA CORP

FAS-DEP ADMIN GLOBAL PROGRAMS

GLOBAL CROP AREA ESTIMATES AND CROP YIELD FORECASTING FROM AUTOMATED CLOUD-PROCESSING SYSTEMS

Why it stands out

The award grew alongside stronger office-attributed spending.

The modification added $1.1M while office-attributed obligations rose $1.1M overall.

Award net obligations
$2.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
8.1%
Supporting data
Funding office
#4 · 10.4% attributed share
up 5 ranks · +5.8 percentage points · $1.1M net increase; action accounted for 100.0%
PIID 12314425C0047 · Mod P00002
Base award

This action

+$845K

MAGNUS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC

USDA,OFF OF THE CHIEF INFO OFFICER

THE GOVERNANCE SERVICES DIVISION (GSD) PROVIDE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE FOR THE MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, CUSTOMIZATION, OPERATION, AND SECURITY OF VARIOUS TOOLS AND PROCESSES ESSENTIAL FOR IT PROJECTS, FINANCIAL INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION SERVICES, REPORTI

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 #5 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$845K
Share of 12-month positive obligations
6.2%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 6.2% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#2 · 24.3% attributed share
up 18 ranks · +23.8 percentage points · $3.3M net increase; action accounted for 25.8%
PIID 12314426F0371
Base award

This action

+$500K

DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP

VS DB AMES IA

THIRD-PARTY REVIEW OF THE USDA'S CENTER FOR VETERINARY BIOLOGICS (CVB) AUTHORITIES, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

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 #6 in this market by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$500K
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.7%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 3.7% share
Newly active in this market; no actions were reported in the preceding 12 months
Funding office
#5 · 3.7% attributed share
+3.7 percentage points · $500K net increase; action accounted for 100.0%
PIID 12639526C0037
Modification

This action

+$834K

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES LLC

USDA,OFF OF THE CHIEF INFO OFFICER

NFC FMS SECURITY PERSONNEL CONTRACTOR SUPPORT REQUIRES SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SYSTEMS, APPLICATIONS, DATABASES, COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS, AND OTHER SUPPORTING IT IN THE O

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 2 positions in this market.

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

Award net obligations
$4.0M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
6.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 18.1% share
up 2 ranks · +7.1 percentage points · $1.7M net increase; action accounted for 49.2%
PIID 12314423C0078 · Mod P00005
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. MAGNUS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLCBase award · PIID 12314426F0371
    Action+$845K
    Award net obligations$845K
  2. IEM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Modification · PIID 127EAS23P0100
    Action+$6K
    Award net obligations$73K
  3. INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES LLCModification · PIID 12314423C0078
    Action+$834K
    Award net obligations$4.0M
  4. NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLCBase award · PIID 12443926P0042
    Action+$100K
    Award net obligations$100K
  5. AGRILOGIC CONSULTING, LLCBase award · PIID 12FPC126F0113
    Action+$29K
    Award net obligations$29K
  6. TRAINING TECHNOLOGIES AND SUPPORT, INC.Base award · PIID 1232SA26F0425
    Action+$233K
    Award net obligations$233K
  7. FOODCHAIN ID GROUP INCModification · PIID 12314425C0057
    Action+$325K
    Award net obligations$651K
  8. BARNETT BARRY JModification · PIID 12FPC126F0086
    Action+$19K
    Award net obligations$19K
  9. OXFORD ECONOMICS USA, INC.Base award · PIID 1232SA26P0393
    Action+$75K
    Award net obligations$75K
  10. GDA CORPModification · PIID 12314425C0047
    Action+$1.1M
    Award net obligations$2.2M

USDA scientific and technical consulting market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top USDA scientific and technical consulting contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC, INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES LLC, and CIRCANA, LLC were the leading USDA scientific and technical consulting prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC

    $4,718,868 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES LLC

    $2,462,702 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    CIRCANA, LLC

    $1,683,000 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did USDA contract obligations increase in the scientific and technical consulting market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported USDA activity in the scientific and technical consulting market increased 122.5% from $6,112,129 in the preceding 12 months to $13,601,397 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$13,601,397
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$6,112,129
Net prime contract obligations
Change
+122.5%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent USDA contract award activity was reported in the scientific and technical consulting market?

Recent USDA contract award activity reported in the scientific and technical consulting market included actions for CIRCANA, LLC, CHICKASAW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC, and GDA CORP 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 541690?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, USDA reported 42 positive-obligation awards for scientific and technical consulting under NAICS 541690. The leading award type was definitive contract. The leading reported procedure was only one source.

Positive-obligation awards
42
Leading reported procedure
Only One Source
58.4% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Definitive Contract
48.7% of positive obligations
Full and open
2.4%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
46.5%
of positive obligations

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

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