FNS contracts: Food and Nutrition Service
The Food and Nutrition Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what FNS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $109.6 million
- Share to small businesses
- 30%
FNS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $86.7 million |
| FY2025 | $52.6 million |
| FY2026 | $109.6 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What FNS spends the most on
Industries with the most FNS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 493110 | General Warehousing and Storage | $78.3 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $67.2 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $42.1 million |
| 561611 | Investigation and Personal Background Check Services | $30.9 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $22.9 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $11.2 million |
| 561920 | Convention and Trade Show Organizers | $5.6 million |
| 561450 | Credit Bureaus | $4.4 million |
Small business contracts at FNS
About 30% of FNS'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: $27.8 million
- 8(a): $1.2 million
- HUBZone: $119,808
- Women-owned: $76,814
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $33,862
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins FNS contracts
Companies with the most FNS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $67.3 million |
| Mclane Group International, L.P. | $44.2 million |
| Americold Logistics, LLC | $34 million |
| Coventbridge (USA) LLC | $26.1 million |
| The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC | $23.8 million |
| Mathematica Inc. | $8.3 million |
| Innovative Management, LLC | $8.1 million |
| Field Data Technology LLC | $7.4 million |
| Mef Associates, LLC | $4.8 million |
| Qlarant Integrity Solutions LLC | $4.7 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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find FNS contract opportunities?
The Food and Nutrition Service posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 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 FNS spend on contracts?
The Food and Nutrition Service obligated about $109.6 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 30% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are FNS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most FNS contract dollars were Deloitte Consulting LLP, Mclane Group International, L.P. and Americold Logistics, LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at FNS?
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.
Keep going
- Contracts from other agencies
- How to find government contracts
- How to research an agency on USAspending.gov
- Free help from APEX Accelerators
FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Food and Nutrition 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.