Overview
USDA runs the Forest Service, Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and dozens of other sub-agencies. Contracting covers wildfire management, IT systems for benefit delivery, agricultural research, rural broadband expansion, and commodity purchasing.
Key NAICS Codes
541512
Computer Systems Design Services
115310
Support Activities for Forestry
541611
Administrative Management Consulting
541714
Research and Development in Biotechnology
Set-Aside Programs
8(a) Business DevelopmentSmall Business Set-AsideHUBZoneWOSB
Contract Vehicles
GSA MAS
OASIS+ (professional services)
Forest Service BPA contracts
USDA STRIPES (IT modernization)
Practical tip
The Forest Service alone accounts for roughly 40% of USDA's contract spending. If you do forestry, environmental, or fire suppression work, the Forest Service is your entry point. Their contracting is heavily seasonal, with most wildfire-related contracts awarded between February and May.