Top DoD administration of conservation programs contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $8.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 924120, up 166.4% from $3.1M in the preceding 12 months. 8 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 4 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD contractors for NAICS 924120
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Montana | $3.6M | $36K | 44.2% | ▲ 6 |
| 2 | South Dakota State University | $1.8M | $1.4M | 22.0% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | University of Wyoming | $1.1M | $361K | 13.6% | — |
| 4 | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission | $699K | −$172K | 8.5% | New |
| 5 | Fish Wildlife & Parks Montana Department | $419K | $0 | 5.1% | New |
| 6 | Missouri Department of Conservation | $347K | $232K | 4.2% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | JV Itam Viii | $171K | $0 | 2.1% | New |
| 8 | Incorporated Foundation Okinawa Prefecture Environment Science Center | $26K | $20K | 0.3% | — |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- University of Montana$36K → $3.6M (+$3.6M) · now #1
- Nebraska Game & Parks Commission−$172K → $699K (+$871K) · now #4
- University of Wyoming$361K → $1.1M (+$760K) · now #3
Largest declines
- Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska$905K → $0 (−$905K) · no latest-period obligations
- North Dakota State University$271K → $0 (−$271K) · no latest-period obligations
- Missouri Department of Natural R$45K → $0 (−$45K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
3 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Game & Parks Commission | Dec 31, 2025 | $699K |
| Fish Wildlife & Parks Montana Department | Jan 30, 2026 | $419K |
| JV Itam Viii | Dec 29, 2025 | $171K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $8.2M | $3.1M | Up $5.1M (166.4%) |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 924120?
In the latest 12 months, University of Montana ($3.6M), South Dakota State University ($1.8M), University of Wyoming ($1.1M) received the most DoD obligations for administration of conservation programs.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and University of Montana alone held 44.2%. 3 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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