Top USDA commercial and institutional building construction contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $367.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 236220, up 90.5% from $192.7M in the preceding 12 months. 169 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 15 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Agriculture. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top USDA contractors for NAICS 236220
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 | Messer Construction Co | $82.5M | $0 | 22.3% | New |
| 2 | Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC | $53.8M | $545K | 14.6% | ▲ 44 |
| 3 | Covington Firelake JV, LLC | $33.4M | $5.8M | 9.1% | ▲ 7 |
| 4 | Dean Snyder Construction Co. | $32.9M | $0 | 8.9% | New |
| 5 | Martinez Services, Inc. | $15.6M | $0 | 4.2% | New |
| 6 | Gustav Keoni | $15.0M | $0 | 4.0% | New |
| 7 | DOT Construction, Inc | $13.3M | $6.9M | 3.6% | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Williams Construction & Cabinetry, Inc. | $11.2M | $4.7M | 3.0% | ▲ 4 |
| 9 | Procon International LLC | $8.3M | $0 | 2.2% | New |
| 10 | DSL Builders LLC | $7.2M | $96K | 1.9% | ▲ 88 |
| 11 | RJS Construction Inc | $5.6M | $2.4M | 1.5% | ▲ 8 |
| 12 | MCG Constructors, Inc. | $4.8M | $153K | 1.3% | ▲ 68 |
| 13 | Firelake Construction Inc | $4.6M | $25.1M | 1.3% | ▼ 12 |
| 14 | Glen/MAR Construction, Inc. | $4.0M | $733K | 1.1% | ▲ 29 |
| 15 | Neuroth Construction Inc. | $3.8M | $0 | 1.0% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Messer Construction Co$0 → $82.5M (+$82.5M) · now #1
- Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC$545K → $53.8M (+$53.2M) · now #2
- Dean Snyder Construction Co.$0 → $32.9M (+$32.9M) · now #4
Largest declines
- Firelake Construction Inc$25.1M → $4.6M (−$20.5M) · now #13
- Wright Bros LLC$17.8M → $1.6M (−$16.2M) · now #29
- J. I. Garcia Construction, Inc.$15.1M → $866K (−$14.3M) · now #43
New to this market
67 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Messer Construction Co | Sep 17, 2026 | $82.5M |
| Dean Snyder Construction Co. | Oct 21, 2025 | $32.9M |
| Martinez Services, Inc. | Sep 30, 2026 | $15.6M |
| Gustav Keoni | Apr 17, 2026 | $15.0M |
| Procon International LLC | May 18, 2026 | $8.3M |
| Reams Enterprises Inc. | Sep 30, 2026 | $3.8M |
| OAC Action Construction Corp. | Dec 29, 2025 | $3.2M |
| Carter's Contracting Services, Inc., a Close Corporation | Sep 28, 2026 | $2.9M |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Agriculture, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | $168.9M | $112.4M | Up $56.5M (50.2%) |
| Department of Agriculture | $82.7M | $2.7M | Up $80.0M (2979.3%) |
| Agricultural Research Service | $66.1M | $48.6M | Up $17.4M (35.9%) |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $48.9M | $22.0M | Up $27.0M (122.8%) |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | $596K | $1.5M | Down $893K (60.0%) |
| Assistant Secretary for Departmental Management | $295K | $0 | New |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12445225C0015 | Wright Bros LLC GAOA DAVIDSON RIVER CAMPGROUND RECONSTRUCTION | $18.1M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| W9123824C0017 | Swinerton Builders US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) AGRICULTURE RESEARCH SERVICES (ARS) RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) CENTER, DESIGN-BID-BUILD (DBB) CONSTRUCTION | $57.3M | Nov 14, 2026 |
| 12970224F0018 | J. I. Garcia Construction, Inc. CREEK (15) - CON - FACILITIES, NORTH FORK CCC CAMP - BARRACKS, ENGINE BAY | $14.5M | Nov 24, 2026 |
| 12970224F0001 | Ironwood Commercial Builders Inc NORTH COMPLEX (11) - CON - RELOCATION OF FR FIRE CREWS DESIGN BUILD | $14.5M | Feb 9, 2027 |
| 12970224C0060 | Bilbro Construction Company, Inc. THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) FOREST SERVICE (USFS) ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST SAN FRANCISQUITO FIRE STATION & BARRACKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS A REQUIREMENT TO… | $16.4M | Feb 25, 2027 |
| 1232SA25C0020 | Justin J. Reeves, L.L.C CONSTRUCTION OF SUGARCANE GREENHOUSES - USDA, ARS, SOUTHEAST AREA / HOUMA, LA | $13.2M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 127EAW25C0006 | J. I. Garcia Construction, Inc. THIS AWARD PROCURES THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITIES, ON BEHALF OF THE SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST, TO REPLACE STRUCTURES AFFECTED BY THE CREEK FIRE. | $14.2M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 1232SA26C0030 | Martinez Services, Inc. TORNADO DAMAGE REPAIRS, FT. PIERCE, FLORIDA | $15.6M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 12639526C0001 | Dean Snyder Construction Co. CONSTRUCTION OF ANIMAL AND ZOONOTIC DISEASE CENTER | $32.9M | Nov 24, 2027 |
| 1232SA26C0016 | Covington Firelake JV, LLC CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOUMA SUGARCANE LAB/OFFICE BUILDING | $20.0M | Nov 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 236220?
In the latest 12 months, Messer Construction Co ($82.5M), Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC ($53.8M), Covington Firelake JV, LLC ($33.4M) received the most USDA obligations for commercial and institutional building construction.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 69.8% of positive obligations, and Messer Construction Co alone held 22.3%. 67 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 236220 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 12445225C0015 (Wright Bros LLC, $18.1M obligated), ending Oct 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$573.4MFigures 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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