Top USDA testing laboratories and services contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $42.7M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541380, up 68.3% from $25.4M in the preceding 12 months. 92 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 1 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 541380
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 | Merrick & Company | $37.7M | $22.8M | 86.8% | — |
| 2 | Atlas Contracting Solutions LLC | $552K | $0 | 1.3% | New |
| 3 | Center for Aquaculture Technologies, Inc. | $449K | $164K | 1.0% | ▲ 3 |
| 4 | Food Safety NET Services, Ltd. | $449K | $692K | 1.0% | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Allied Engineering Services Inc | $349K | $0 | 0.8% | New |
| 6 | Azenta US Inc | $341K | $150K | 0.8% | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Camfil USA Inc | $259K | $256K | 0.6% | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Hudsonalpha Institute for Biotechnology | $236K | $14K | 0.5% | ▲ 37 |
| 9 | Mill Creek LLC | $175K | $165K | 0.4% | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Pure Air Testing Inc | $169K | $0 | 0.4% | New |
| 11 | Molbreeding Biotechnology LLC | $164K | $46K | 0.4% | ▲ 8 |
| 12 | The Industrial Laboratories Company, Inc. | $162K | $0 | 0.4% | New |
| 13 | Idexx Distribution, Inc | $153K | $147K | 0.4% | ▼ 5 |
| 14 | Lab Leasing Co., Inc. | $149K | $136K | 0.3% | ▼ 5 |
| 15 | Diversity Arrays Technology PTY Limited | $97K | $41K | 0.2% | ▲ 6 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Merrick & Company$22.8M → $37.7M (+$14.8M) · now #1
- Atlas Contracting Solutions LLC$0 → $552K (+$552K) · now #2
- Allied Engineering Services Inc$0 → $349K (+$349K) · now #5
Largest declines
- Food Safety NET Services, Ltd.$692K → $449K (−$243K) · now #4
- Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc$215K → $0 (−$215K) · no latest-period obligations
- Degraff Business Consulting LLC$46K → −$46K (−$92K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
33 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Contracting Solutions LLC | Aug 14, 2026 | $552K |
| Allied Engineering Services Inc | Mar 9, 2026 | $349K |
| Pure Air Testing Inc | Oct 9, 2025 | $169K |
| The Industrial Laboratories Company, Inc. | Aug 17, 2026 | $162K |
| Tawakkull LLC | Aug 13, 2026 | $74K |
| Franklin Young International, Incorporated | Sep 30, 2026 | $69K |
| CD Biosciences Inc | Aug 2, 2026 | $64K |
| Fann Environmental LLC | May 21, 2026 | $63K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service | $37.3M | $24.0M | Up $13.3M (55.2%) |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $4.5M | $1.0M | Up $3.5M (336.0%) |
| Forest Service | $889K | $248K | Up $642K (259.1%) |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | $48K | −$15K | Up $64K (414.4%) |
| Food Safety and Inspection Service | $48K | $42K | Up $7K (15.8%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1232SA25C0028 | Merrick & Company NBAF - ACCELERATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT, STAND-UP PLANNING AND RECOMMISSIONING | $35.8M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 1232SA26C0001 | Merrick & Company NBAF - BAS SUPPORT | $20.1M | Nov 30, 2026 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 541380?
In the latest 12 months, Merrick & Company ($37.7M), Atlas Contracting Solutions LLC ($552K), Center for Aquaculture Technologies, Inc. ($449K) received the most USDA obligations for testing laboratories and services.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 92.9% of positive obligations, and Merrick & Company alone held 86.8%. 33 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 541380 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1232SA25C0028 (Merrick & Company, $35.8M obligated), ending Nov 30, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$9.4MFigures 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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