Data / Federal awards / NAICS 541720 / Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture contracts under NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities: $8.7 million to 30 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Updated October 6, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Department of Agriculture obligated $8.7 million under NAICS 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, across 136 contract awards to 30 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. ($1.5 million), NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC ($1.4 million), NUMERATOR, LLC ($795,000). 5 opportunities under this code are open on SAM.gov now.
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- Agency
- Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contract awards
- 136
- Obligated
- $8.7 million
- Named recipients
- 30
- Small business share of obligations
- 82%
- Full and open competition share
- 10%
- Set aside share
- 57%
- Latest action
- 2026-09-30
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Incumbents at this agency
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Small Business | 10 | $1.5 million | 17.8% |
| NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Small Business | 27 | $1.4 million | 15.6% |
| NUMERATOR, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $795,000 | 9.1% |
| ACACIA HERITAGE CONSULTING LLC | Small Business | 13 | $762,334 | 8.8% |
| RICHARD GRUBB AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | Small Business | 4 | $595,067 | 6.8% |
| APPLIED EARTHWORKS, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $584,609 | 6.7% |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $521,540 | 6.0% |
| THE MARKOSKY ENGINEERING GROUP INC | Small Business | 5 | $252,433 | 2.9% |
| LOGAN SIMPSON DESIGN INC. | Small Business | 4 | $250,611 | 2.9% |
| INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Small Business | 6 | $226,920 | 2.6% |
| PALEOWEST LLC | Other Than Small Business | 6 | $187,395 | 2.2% |
| AMERICAN RESOURCES GROUP LTD | Small Business | 2 | $179,163 | 2.1% |
| HARRIS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | Small Business | 5 | $148,730 | 1.7% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS & INNOVATIONS, INC. | Small Business | 2 | $116,656 | 1.3% |
| PROJECT SOLUTIONS, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $113,492 | 1.3% |
| LG2 ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | Small Business | 5 | $100,211 | 1.2% |
| THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $63,048 | 0.7% |
| STATISTICAL RESEARCH INC | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $2,058 | 0.0% |
| CULTURAL RESOURCE ANALYSTS, INC. | Small Business | 7 | $0 | 0.0% |
| DESERT ARCHAEOLOGY, INC | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| BAER ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| PRENTICE THOMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Small Business | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
| RAVEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| OHIO VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGY, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| C CLEAN CORP | Small Business | 1 | $-822 | -0.0% |
| CULTURAL AFFAIRS, NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $-1,100 | -0.0% |
| WESTAT, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $-14,396 | -0.2% |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $-17,483 | -0.2% |
| AKADEMIYA2063 (A2063) | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $-18,358 | -0.2% |
Offices buying
| Sub agency | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 122 | $7.1 million |
| Agricultural Research Service | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services | 8 | $77,017 |
| Food and Nutrition Service | 1 | $-14,396 |
| Office of the Chief Financial Officer | 1 | $-18,358 |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.6 million |
| FY2025 | $1.3 million |
| FY2026 | $4.9 million |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| B503 | Special Studies/analysis- Archeological/paleontological | 89 | $5.9 million |
| AA12 | Agriculture R&d Services; Agricultural Research and Services; Applied Research | 1 | $795,000 |
| AA11 | Agriculture R&d Services; Agricultural Research and Services; Basic Research | 1 | $521,540 |
| F012 | Natural Resources/conservation- Survey Line Clearing | 24 | $466,181 |
| B506 | Special Studies/analysis- Data (other Than Scientific) | 1 | $300,000 |
| R499 | Support- Professional: Other | 4 | $223,596 |
| R404 | Support- Professional: Land Surveys-Cadastral (non-Construction) | 2 | $219,164 |
| F018 | Natural Resources/conservation- Other Forest/range Improvements (non-Construction) | 4 | $145,795 |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1232SA26P0872 | NUMERATOR, LLC | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 541720 | ERS -NUMERATOR DATA ON FOOD SPENDING | $795,000 | $795,000 | September 25, 2026 | September 24, 2027 | Washington, DC | usaspending.gov |
| 12048923C0001 | APPLIED EARTHWORKS, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Definitive Contract | 541720 | CENTRAL OR/WA HERITAGE DATA MODERNIZATION & PREDICTIVE MODELS | $584,609 | $1,873,859 | April 17, 2023 | April 16, 2028 | Portland, OR | usaspending.gov |
| 1232SA26P0749 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Department of Agriculture | Purchase Order | 541720 | ERS - FMAP RETAIL SCANNER DATA | $521,540 | $521,540 | September 23, 2026 | September 22, 2028 | Durham, NC | usaspending.gov |
| 12444726F0053 | RICHARD GRUBB AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Delivery Order | 541720 | THE PROJECT IS A CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY ON THE MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST. THE PROJECT MAY BE LOCATED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TEN COUNTY | $358,019 | $358,019 | October 1, 2026 | August 31, 2027 | Elkins, WV | usaspending.gov |
| 12444224F0288 | NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | 081005 BOS-CON-FORD PROJECT ADDL HERITAGE SURVEY | $287,882 | $287,882 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2025 | Russellville, AR | usaspending.gov |
| 12444325F0021 | THE MARKOSKY ENGINEERING GROUP INC | Department of Agriculture | Delivery Order | 541720 | NRE 1565 - APPROVED 6/3/25 IDIQ TASK ORDER - OPTION YEAR 4. CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY FOR MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST | $252,433 | $252,433 | June 18, 2025 | April 30, 2026 | Elkins, WV | usaspending.gov |
| 12970224F0017 | LOGAN SIMPSON DESIGN INC. | Department of Agriculture | Delivery Order | 541720 | 0301 Q2 CON WCS 06 HTG SURVEY WE PJ TO NEW OUT | $250,611 | $250,611 | August 26, 2024 | April 17, 2026 | Springerville, AZ | usaspending.gov |
| 12444224F0273 | R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY SERVICES - WINN RANGER DISTRICT-WINN PARISH (KISATCHIE NATIONAL FOREST) COMPARTMENTS 80 (357 ACRES), 85/86 (392 ACRES) | $249,023 | $249,023 | October 30, 2024 | October 29, 2025 | Pineville, LA | usaspending.gov |
| 12444224F0278 | NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY SERVICES - WINN RD (WINN PARISH) - COMPARTMENTS 9 (397 ACRES), 35 (405 ACRES), 48 (409 ACRES) AND 49 (735 ACRES) = 1,9 | $239,358 | $239,358 | October 30, 2024 | October 29, 2025 | Pineville, LA | usaspending.gov |
| 12444726F0087 | RICHARD GRUBB AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture | Delivery Order | 541720 | THE PROJECT IS A CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY ON THE MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT SHALL BE: (1) TO LOCATE AND IDEN | $237,048 | $237,048 | October 1, 2026 | August 31, 2027 | Elkins, WV | usaspending.gov |
| 12444224F0251 | R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | HERITAGE SURVEY OF THE PROPOSED TIMBER SALE AREA. | $215,827 | $215,827 | October 1, 2024 | December 31, 2025 | Jackson, MS | usaspending.gov |
| 12444226F0003 | R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | PHASE I SITE EVALUATIONS ON CANEY RANGER DISTRICT ON THE KISATCHIE NATIONAL FOREST | $215,551 | $215,551 | January 23, 2026 | January 22, 2027 | Homer, LA | usaspending.gov |
| 12443926F0065 | NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY SERVICES - CANEY CREEK WATERSHED | $215,111 | $215,111 | May 21, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Hot Springs National Park, AR | usaspending.gov |
| 12444025F0090 | R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | TURNER ROCK CREEK EMU HERITAGE SURVEYS ON THE COLD SPRINGS RANGER DISTRICT | $209,477 | $209,477 | October 1, 2025 | June 11, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | usaspending.gov |
| 12444225F0012 | R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | FY2024 PHASE II ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE EVALUATIONS, CALCASIEU DISTRICT, KISATCHIE NATIONAL FOREST | $199,930 | $199,930 | March 20, 2025 | May 19, 2026 | Pineville, LA | usaspending.gov |
| 12443926F0150 | NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | HERITAGE SURVEY - UPPER COSSATOT - 314 ACRES | $191,892 | $191,892 | August 15, 2026 | August 14, 2027 | Mena, AR | usaspending.gov |
| 12443926F0052 | ACACIA HERITAGE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN EAST BLACKFORK ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT UNIT ON THE POTEAU/COLD SPRINGS RANGER DISTRICT OF THE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST | $189,150 | $189,150 | May 17, 2026 | April 17, 2027 | Waldron, AR | usaspending.gov |
| 127EAV23F0040 | PALEOWEST LLC | Department of Agriculture | Delivery Order | 541720 | WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS CONTRACT WILL INCLUDE CONDUCTING INVENTORY AND RECORDING SITES WITHIN LARGE INVENTORY AREAS, SITE INSPECTIONS/RE-R | $183,895 | $552,570 | August 7, 2023 | January 31, 2026 | Taos, NM | usaspending.gov |
| 12444025F0115 | AMERICAN RESOURCES GROUP LTD | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | ARCHAEOLOGICAL/CULTURAL HERITAGE SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE FORESTS FY25-001254 APPROVED 9-22-2025 | $179,163 | $179,163 | September 30, 2025 | July 30, 2026 | Paris, AR | usaspending.gov |
| 12444025F0124 | ACACIA HERITAGE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | CASEYVILLE TIMBER SALE HERITAGE SURVEY FY25-001504 APPROVED 9/15/25 | $165,924 | $165,924 | February 2, 2026 | March 30, 2027 | Meadville, MS | usaspending.gov |
| 12443926F0158 | R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | PHASE 1 HERITAGE SURVEY - MUDDY CREEK | $161,350 | $161,350 | September 1, 2026 | August 31, 2027 | Mena, AR | usaspending.gov |
| 12443926F0177 | NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | PREPARATION OF A RESEARCH DESIGN, CONDUCT A CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY OF 1,258.9 ACRES OF LAND, THE RECORDATION/DLELINEATION OF UP TO 16 NEW | $161,247 | $161,247 | September 9, 2026 | September 8, 2027 | Oxford, MS | usaspending.gov |
| 12443926F0140 | R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | HERITAGE SURVEY POLK CREEK WATERSHED | $161,188 | $161,188 | September 1, 2026 | May 31, 2027 | Hot Springs National Park, AR | usaspending.gov |
| 12444224F0271 | ACACIA HERITAGE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY ON THE KISATCHIE DISTRICT AND ON THE CALCASIEU DISTRICT 1,285 ACRES | $156,770 | $156,770 | October 30, 2024 | September 30, 2025 | Boyce, LA | usaspending.gov |
| 12444026F0003 | ACACIA HERITAGE CONSULTING LLC | Department of Agriculture | BPA Call | 541720 | STEPHENSON TOWER TIMBER SALE HERITAGE SURVEY | $149,839 | $149,839 | November 2, 2025 | December 1, 2026 | Meadville, MS | usaspending.gov |
Public U.S. federal spending data (U.S. Department of the Treasury). Obligations are the contract actions dated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027 of the USAspending.gov award archive of 2026-10-06; a contract's total value is its current value as USAspending reports it, including earlier years. Recipients are matched on their SAM.gov UEI, never on the name, and are shown as the government prints them. Sole proprietorships and opted-out entities count in the totals and are not named. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.