RHS contracts: Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what RHS buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $288.3 million
- Share to small businesses
- 56%
RHS contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $370.8 million |
| FY2025 | $205.4 million |
| FY2026 | $288.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What RHS spends the most on
Industries with the most RHS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 531390 | Other Activities Related to Real Estate | $402.3 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $182.3 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $128 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $55.3 million |
| 531320 | Offices of Real Estate Appraisers | $25.8 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $23.2 million |
| 541350 | Building Inspection Services | $19.2 million |
| 561499 | All Other Business Support Services | $7.9 million |
Small business contracts at RHS
About 56% of RHS'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: $37.4 million
- 8(a): $23.5 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $9.6 million
- Women-owned: $290,528
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins RHS contracts
Companies with the most RHS contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Dawson's Realty & Mortgages, Inc. | $218.2 million |
| Information Systems & Networks Corporation | $184.1 million |
| National Rural Water Association | $68 million |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $40.3 million |
| Asrc Federal Technology Solutions, LLC | $33.1 million |
| Steampunk, Inc. | $29.7 million |
| Guidehouse Inc. | $29.7 million |
| Phoenix Oversight Group LLC | $29.1 million |
| Chickasaw Business Solutions, LLC | $17 million |
| Verdi Consulting Inc | $13.9 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 RHS contract opportunities?
The Rural Housing 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 RHS spend on contracts?
The Rural Housing Service obligated about $288.3 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 56% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are RHS's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most RHS contract dollars were Dawson's Realty & Mortgages, Inc., Information Systems & Networks Corporation and National Rural Water Association, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at RHS?
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 Rural Housing 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.