AMS contracts: Agricultural Marketing Service
The Agricultural Marketing Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what AMS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 14
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $3.6 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 60%
Open AMS contracts, due soonest
- Updated Master Invitation for Bids - Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D)
Due in 18 daysOct 23, 2026
- Updated Master Invitation for Bids for International Commodity Procurements (MIFB-I)
Due in 18 daysOct 23, 2026
- Final Commodity Specification for Tree Nuts January 2026
Due in 88 daysJan 1, 2027
- Final Supplement 500 Tuna Products March 2026
Due in 88 daysJan 1, 2027
- Supplement 509 Alaska Pollock
Due in 88 daysJan 1, 2027
- Final Supplement 603 Frozen Bison Items - April 2026
Due in 88 daysJan 1, 2027
What AMS is buying right now
NAICS codes on AMS's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 311611 | Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering | 3 |
| 311710 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | 3 |
| 311212 | Rice Milling | 1 |
| 311513 | Cheese Manufacturing | 1 |
| 311824 | Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour | 1 |
| 311911 | Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing | 1 |
AMS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $4.7 billion |
| FY2025 | $3.7 billion |
| FY2026 | $3.6 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What AMS spends the most on
Industries with the most AMS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 311611 | Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering | $1.8 billion |
| 311421 | Fruit and Vegetable Canning | $1.7 billion |
| 311615 | Poultry Processing | $1.7 billion |
| 311513 | Cheese Manufacturing | $1.2 billion |
| 311999 | All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $910.1 million |
| 311991 | Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | $790.2 million |
| 311710 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | $647.8 million |
| 311411 | Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing | $641.4 million |
Small business contracts at AMS
About 60% of AMS's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $3.6 billion
- HUBZone: $65.7 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $27.8 million
Set-asides on AMS's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 13
- Partial small business set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins AMS contracts
Companies with the most AMS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Tyson Foods Inc. | $691.7 million |
| Pacific Coast Producers | $344.8 million |
| Bongards Creameries | $309.7 million |
| Associated Milk Producers Inc | $260.8 million |
| Caviness Beef Packers, Limited | $241.9 million |
| Cherry Meat Packers, Inc | $220.4 million |
| CHS Inc. | $219.5 million |
| Leprino Foods Dairy Products Company | $216.4 million |
| Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. | $215.1 million |
| Inn Foods, Inc. | $213.8 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where AMS's open work is
By place of performance, the most open AMS contracts are in District of Columbia.
- District of Columbia: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find AMS contract opportunities?
The Agricultural Marketing Service posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 14 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does AMS spend on contracts?
The Agricultural Marketing Service obligated about $3.6 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 60% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are AMS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most AMS contract dollars were Tyson Foods Inc., Pacific Coast Producers and Bongards Creameries, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at AMS?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Agricultural Marketing Service, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.