Data / Federal awards / NAICS 112111 / Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture contracts under NAICS 112111 Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming: $2.4 million to 10 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Updated October 6, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Department of Agriculture obligated $2.4 million under NAICS 112111, Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming, across 23 contract awards to 10 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA ($657,485), BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA ($598,920), GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK COMPANY INC ($504,001).
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- Agency
- Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 112111 Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming
- Contract awards
- 23
- Obligated
- $2.4 million
- Named recipients
- 10
- Small business share of obligations
- 39%
- Full and open competition share
- 1%
- Set aside share
- 26%
- Latest action
- 2026-06-03
Incumbents at this agency
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $657,485 | 27.0% |
| BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $598,920 | 24.6% |
| GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK COMPANY INC | Other Than Small Business | 5 | $504,001 | 20.7% |
| SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 5 | $148,900 | 6.1% |
| THOMAS D. MORRIS, INC. | Small Business | 4 | $141,700 | 5.8% |
| THREE LAZY H INC | Small Business | 2 | $140,858 | 5.8% |
| H & K RED ANGUS, LLC | Small Business | 1 | $100,000 | 4.1% |
| ARCHER FARMS INC | Small Business | 2 | $69,598 | 2.9% |
| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $52,200 | 2.1% |
| INTEGRATED BREEDERS SERVICE PLUS, LLC | Small Business | 1 | $20,083 | 0.8% |
Offices buying
| Sub agency | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service | 16 | $2.1 million |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 7 | $312,361 |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $943,225 |
| FY2025 | $858,439 |
| FY2026 | $632,081 |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8820 | Live Animals, Not Raised for Food | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 8810 | Live Animals, Raised for Food | 3 | $743,980 |
| F019 | Natural Resources/conservation- Other Wildlife Management | 2 | $140,858 |
| AA12 | Agriculture R&d Services; Agricultural Research and Services; Applied Research | 1 | $20,083 |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12805B25P0023 | BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | UNL OWNED 428 STEER CALVES | $657,485 | $657,485 | December 18, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | Clay Center, NE | usaspending.gov |
| 12805B24P0009 | BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN OWNED STEER CALVES FY24 | $598,920 | $598,920 | November 28, 2023 | December 28, 2023 | Clay Center, OH | usaspending.gov |
| 1232SA26P0002 | GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK COMPANY INC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | RESEARCH CATTLE | $230,000 | $230,000 | October 31, 2025 | August 31, 2026 | Fredericksburg, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 1232SA26P0288 | GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK COMPANY INC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | PURCHASE RESEARCH ANIMALS X 51 (CALVES) | $153,000 | $153,000 | June 5, 2026 | June 4, 2027 | Kerrville, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 1232SA26P0317 | H & K RED ANGUS, LLC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | PURCHASE 8 RED ANGUS BULLS FOR MAINTAINING REPRODUCTIVE SUCCESS OF THE COW HERDS | $100,000 | $100,000 | June 3, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | Sharon, OK | usaspending.gov |
| 12639520C0071 | THREE LAZY H INC | Department of Agriculture | Definitive Contract | 112111 | THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA), ANIMAL AND PLANT INSPECTION SERVICE (APHIS), VETERINARY SERVICES (VS) SEEKS A BISON CARE | $91,978 | $222,456 | July 16, 2020 | October 31, 2025 | Gardiner, MT | usaspending.gov |
| 1232SA25P0273 | GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK COMPANY INC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | 30 HEAD OF CATTLE | $52,939 | $52,939 | September 9, 2025 | November 6, 2025 | Kerrville, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 12805B24P0081 | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | 11,600 TOTAL ADULT AMBLYOMMA MIXTUM TICKS ARE NEEDED FOR INDUSTRY STUDY. SPECIES: AMBYLOMMA MIXTUM, AGE: 45-90 DAYS POST-NYMPHAL MOLT. TICKS | $52,200 | $52,200 | March 28, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | College Station, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 1232SA26P0015 | GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK COMPANY INC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | 24 HEAD OF CATTLE (CALVES) | $51,509 | $51,509 | January 30, 2026 | March 30, 2026 | Kerrville, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 12639526C0008 | THREE LAZY H INC | Department of Agriculture | Definitive Contract | 112111 | BISON QUARANTINE CARE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE | $48,880 | $48,880 | December 3, 2025 | December 2, 2026 | Gardiner, MT | usaspending.gov |
| 1232SA26P0127 | SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | THE PURCHASE OF 15 HOLSTEIN OR HOLSTEIN/CROSS CALVES, LAB FEES AND DELIVERY. | $46,700 | $46,700 | April 1, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Ames, IA | usaspending.gov |
| 12639524P0192 | THOMAS D. MORRIS, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | CATTLE FOR NAFMDVB POTENCY TESTING. | $44,985 | $44,985 | April 24, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | Reisterstown, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 12639525P0185 | ARCHER FARMS INC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | 17 CATTLE FOR POTENCY TESTING OF FINISHED VACCINE | $40,783 | $40,783 | April 29, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | Darlington, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 12805B24P0053 | THOMAS D. MORRIS, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | 18 BOVINE, 400-450 LBS. EACH WITH TRANSPORTATION AND HEALTH PAPERS | $39,795 | $39,795 | March 1, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | Reisterstown, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 12505B24P0049 | SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | 20 HOLSTEIN OR HOLSTEIN/CROSS CALVES | $34,000 | $34,000 | April 3, 2024 | April 15, 2024 | Ames, IA | usaspending.gov |
| 12639524P0351 | ARCHER FARMS INC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | PROCUREMENT OF CATTLE FOR NAVVCB POTENCY TESTING | $28,815 | $28,815 | September 5, 2024 | September 17, 2024 | Darlington, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 12639524P0229 | THOMAS D. MORRIS, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | 55483/118697 THOMAS D. MORRIS ANIMAL ORDER FOR THE FADD TRAINING AT PLUM ISLAND BEGINNING ON JUNE 24-28, 2024 END USER: ELIZABETH FERNANDEZ | $28,460 | $28,460 | May 23, 2024 | July 31, 2024 | Reisterstown, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 12639524P0255 | THOMAS D. MORRIS, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | 562034/120116 THOMAS MORRIS ANIMAL ORDER PLUM ISLAND END USER: ELIZABETH FERNANDEZ IPP APPROVER: MINDY MILLER | $28,460 | $28,460 | June 20, 2024 | August 22, 2024 | Reisterstown, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 12505B25P0005 | SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | ACQUISITION OF 16 HOLSTEIN OR HOLSTEIN CROSSBREED CALVES FOR USE LABORATORY RESEARCH | $26,100 | $26,100 | November 11, 2024 | January 2, 2025 | Joice, IA | usaspending.gov |
| 12505B24P0138 | SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | ACQUISITION OF EIGHT (8) HEREFORD BREED CALVES FOR USE IN AN ONGOING PROJECT TO DEVELOP IMPROVED BRUCELLOSIS AND TUBERCULOSIS VACCINES. | $21,700 | $21,700 | July 15, 2024 | July 31, 2024 | Joice, IA | usaspending.gov |
| 12505B24P0031 | SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | 16 HOLSTEIN CALVES | $20,400 | $20,400 | February 21, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Joice, IA | usaspending.gov |
| 12805B25P0034 | INTEGRATED BREEDERS SERVICE PLUS, LLC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | BULL SEMEN COLLECTION OF 2 BULLS, TO INCLUDE SORTING AND SHIPPING 500 STRAWS OF FRONZEN SEXED-SEMEN. INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION TO D | $20,083 | $20,083 | February 1, 2025 | January 31, 2026 | Las Cruces, NM | usaspending.gov |
| 1232SA26P0159 | GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK COMPANY INC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 112111 | SIX HEAD OF CATTLE (CALVES) | $16,554 | $16,554 | April 1, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | Fredericksburg, TX | usaspending.gov |
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