Top USDA offices of real estate appraisers contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $9.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 531320, down 16.0% from $11.0M in the preceding 12 months. 17 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 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 531320
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 | Verdi Consulting Inc | $4.4M | $4.3M | 46.6% | — |
| 2 | Ascribe, LLC | $2.2M | $3.2M | 22.8% | — |
| 3 | Heartland Energy Partners LLC | $2.2M | $3.2M | 22.8% | — |
| 4 | Standard Valuation Services, LLC | $225K | $42K | 2.4% | — |
| 5 | Common Sense LLC | $165K | $20K | 1.8% | ▲ 8 |
| 6 | Gilchrist Global Strategies, Inc. | $106K | $0 | 1.1% | New |
| 7 | Ittel Appraisal Service, Inc | $51K | $28K | 0.5% | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Pinnacle Appraisals LLC | $36K | $27K | 0.4% | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Grattan Park | $30K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 10 | PIQ National Settlement Services Inc | $22K | $16K | 0.2% | ▲ 6 |
| 11 | Molinari & Klauder, Inc. | $20K | $20K | 0.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Johnson Valuation Group, Ltd. | $20K | $0 | 0.2% | New |
| 13 | Western States Valuation, LLC | $19K | $9K | 0.2% | ▲ 11 |
| 14 | Astro Appraisal Management Company LLC | $19K | $6K | 0.2% | ▲ 11 |
| 15 | Mccarty Appraisal Company LLC | $9K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Standard Valuation Services, LLC$42K → $225K (+$183K) · now #4
- Common Sense LLC$20K → $165K (+$145K) · now #5
- Verdi Consulting Inc$4.3M → $4.4M (+$126K) · now #1
Largest declines
- Ascribe, LLC$3.2M → $2.2M (−$1.0M) · now #2
- Heartland Energy Partners LLC$3.2M → $2.2M (−$1.0M) · now #3
- Peoples Company of Indianola$22K → −$77K (−$98K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
2 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Grattan Park | May 27, 2026 | $30K |
| Johnson Valuation Group, Ltd. | Sep 10, 2026 | $20K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Housing Service | $8.8M | $10.6M | Down $1.8M (17.4%) |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | $397K | $204K | Up $194K (95.1%) |
| Forest Service | $24K | $112K | Down $87K (78.1%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12RADA26F0002 | Ascribe, LLC ASCRIBE_SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING NATIONWIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES (SHNAS)_TASK ORDER 4. POP JUNE 01, 2026 - MAY 31, 2027. | $2.2M | May 31, 2027 |
| 12RADA26F0003 | Heartland Energy Partners LLC SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING NATIONWIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES (SHNAS) HEARTLAND ENERGY PARTNERS TASK ORDER 4_ JUNE 01, 2026- MAY 31, 2027. | $2.2M | May 31, 2027 |
| 12SAD226F0003 | Verdi Consulting Inc USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT NATIONWIDE RECAPTURE APPRAISAL SERVICES TASK ORDER FY26 | $4.4M | Jun 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 531320?
In the latest 12 months, Verdi Consulting Inc ($4.4M), Ascribe, LLC ($2.2M), Heartland Energy Partners LLC ($2.2M) received the most USDA obligations for offices of real estate appraisers.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 98.5% of positive obligations, and Verdi Consulting Inc alone held 46.6%. 2 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 531320 contracts ending soon?
3 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 12RADA26F0002 (Ascribe, LLC, $2.2M obligated), ending May 31, 2027. 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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