Top USDA specialty canning contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $26.1M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 311422, up 22.3% from $21.4M in the preceding 12 months. 3 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 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 311422
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 | Ameriqual Group, LLC | $19.6M | $14.2M | 74.9% | — |
| 2 | Vietti Acquisition LLC | $4.2M | $5.4M | 15.9% | — |
| 3 | Violet Sanford Holdings, LLC | $2.4M | $1.8M | 9.2% | — |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Ameriqual Group, LLC$14.2M → $19.6M (+$5.4M) · now #1
- Violet Sanford Holdings, LLC$1.8M → $2.4M (+$635K) · now #3
Largest declines
- Vietti Acquisition LLC$5.4M → $4.2M (−$1.3M) · now #2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Nutrition Service | $26.1M | $21.8M | Up $4.3M (19.7%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123J1426C1835 | Vietti Acquisition LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011495/4100034895/BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ,BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ | $4.2M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1834 | Ameriqual Group, LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011495/4100034894/BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ | $2.7M | Dec 31, 2026 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 311422?
In the latest 12 months, Ameriqual Group, LLC ($19.6M), Vietti Acquisition LLC ($4.2M), Violet Sanford Holdings, LLC ($2.4M) received the most USDA obligations for specialty canning.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and Ameriqual Group, LLC alone held 74.9%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 311422 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 123J1426C1835 (Vietti Acquisition LLC, $4.2M obligated), ending Dec 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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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