Top USDA research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $47.8M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541715, up 242.7% from $13.9M in the preceding 12 months. 20 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 541715
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 | Management & Engineering Technologies International Inc | $43.0M | $11.8M | 89.8% | — |
| 2 | Lindahl Reed, Inc. | $2.0M | $200K | 4.1% | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Clearwater Forest Analytics, LLC | $640K | $156K | 1.3% | ▲ 5 |
| 4 | The Mcconnell Group, Inc. | $394K | $0 | 0.8% | New |
| 5 | Lumberjack Resource Conservation & Development Inc | $332K | $161K | 0.7% | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | California Institute of Technology | $290K | $0 | 0.6% | New |
| 7 | Nowak Ryan | $220K | $208K | 0.5% | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | DJM Ecological Services, Inc. | $214K | $330K | 0.4% | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | Compliance Services International Consultants, LLC | $210K | $200K | 0.4% | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Mark Webb | $137K | $62K | 0.3% | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Chandler Johnson | $96K | $12K | 0.2% | ▲ 6 |
| 12 | LI-COR, Inc. | $70K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 13 | Huberty, Daniel | $66K | $124K | 0.1% | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Green Mountain Antibodies, Inc. | $60K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 15 | Vegetation Assessment Services LLC | $53K | $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
- Management & Engineering Technologies International Inc$11.8M → $43.0M (+$31.1M) · now #1
- Lindahl Reed, Inc.$200K → $2.0M (+$1.8M) · now #2
- Clearwater Forest Analytics, LLC$156K → $640K (+$483K) · now #3
Largest declines
- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC$555K → $0 (−$555K) · no latest-period obligations
- DJM Ecological Services, Inc.$330K → $214K (−$116K) · now #8
- a1 Agroservicios Inc$84K → $0 (−$84K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
6 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| The Mcconnell Group, Inc. | Sep 21, 2026 | $394K |
| LI-COR, Inc. | Dec 30, 2025 | $70K |
| Green Mountain Antibodies, Inc. | Nov 20, 2025 | $60K |
| Vegetation Assessment Services LLC | Feb 5, 2026 | $53K |
| Syscom, Inc | Nov 17, 2025 | $35K |
| Nextgrade Inc | Jul 31, 2026 | $30K |
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 | $45.2M | $12.8M | Up $32.3M (251.8%) |
| Agricultural Research Service | $2.2M | $64K | Up $2.1M (3310.7%) |
| Department of Agriculture | $210K | $84K | Up $127K (151.5%) |
| Office of Operations | $200K | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12318724F0477 | Management & Engineering Technologies International Inc CARIBBEAN NORTHCOM ACTIVITY CONSULTANTS SERVICES FOR FOREST SERVICE IP | $1.1M | Dec 30, 2026 |
| 12318726F0172 | Management & Engineering Technologies International Inc LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT | $18.4M | Jun 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 541715?
In the latest 12 months, Management & Engineering Technologies International Inc ($43.0M), Lindahl Reed, Inc. ($2.0M), Clearwater Forest Analytics, LLC ($640K) received the most USDA obligations for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology).
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 98.2% of positive obligations, and Management & Engineering Technologies International Inc alone held 89.8%. 6 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 541715 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 12318724F0477 (Management & Engineering Technologies International Inc, $1.1M obligated), ending Dec 30, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$48.9MFigures 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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