Plains Area
USA
Agency facts
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- PA
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FRIID
- PA
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FRIID
- Contract obligations
- $111,740,473 In FY2025
Agency codes and contract spending come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$1,308,541 |
| FY2026 | $107,308,204 |
| FY2025 | $111,740,473 |
| FY2024 | $100,848,533 |
| FY2023 | $93,759,308 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Creek Firelake JV LLC | $25,644,602 | |
| 2 | Procon International LLC | $6,293,613 | |
| 3 | Merrick & Company | $6,183,461 | |
| 4 | Firelake Construction Inc. | $5,843,048 | |
| 5 | Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC | $5,431,293 | |
| 6 | Valletta Industries, Inc. | $5,240,516 | |
| 7 | Clark Nexsen Inc. | $3,731,464 | |
| 8 | The Johnson-Mcadams Firm, P.a. | $2,636,410 | |
| 9 | 2A LLC | $2,457,492 | |
| 10 | The Presray Corporation | $2,364,456 |
Top contract vehicles by obligations
| Rank | Vehicle | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) | $19,228,359 | |
| 2 | One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus - Total Small Business (OASIS+SB) | $393,889 | |
| 3 | USDA Laptop BPA | $199,032 | |
| 4 | Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) | $93,558 | |
| 5 | Medical Equipment and Supplies (FSS-65-II-A) | $16,342 | |
| 6 | Next Generation Delivery Services 2 (NGDS 2) | $11,119 |
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Contracting staff
| Rank | Person | SAM.gov records, last 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Hildebrand | 85 |
| 2 | Erin Riffey | 85 |
| 3 | David Reynolds | 83 |
| 4 | Kelly Wright | 79 |
| 5 | Shane Pope | 76 |
| 6 | Christopher Turner | 64 |
| 7 | Joshua Keadle | 50 |
| 8 | Laura Nessa | 47 |
| 9 | Kristine Stout | 36 |
| 10 | Spencer Hamilton | 33 |
| 11 | Lynn S. Hults | 30 |
| 12 | Jessica Hadley | 30 |
| 13 | Frank Palmer | 28 |
| 14 | Michael Sherlock | 27 |
| 15 | Jessica P. Pacheco | 23 |
| 16 | Nicole McKenzie | 22 |
| 17 | Josh Dobereiner | 20 |
| 18 | Osvaldo Rodriguez | 19 |
| 19 | Peter Nelson | 17 |
| 20 | Brian Workman | 17 |
About this agency
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Plains Area is a civilian sub-agency of the USDA that procures equipment, supplies, construction services, and research support to operate and maintain agricultural research facilities across the Plains region. The Plains Area executes contracts supporting field research, infrastructure maintenance, and information systems across multiple research stations and subordinate component locations.
The Plains Area has awarded 13,948 federal contracts since 2004, with a combined potential value of $1.03 billion and combined obligations of $924.3 million (89% of potential value). Recent activity shows contraction: 676 awards in 2023, 530 in 2024, 314 in 2025, 338 in 2026, and 1 recorded award so far in 2027. Over the last five years, the Plains Area has sustained an average cadence of roughly 370 awards annually, though year-to-date volume through mid-2027 is minimal. The agency has transacted with 3,575 distinct prime contractors across the portfolio history.
The competitive landscape is fragmented, with the top five prime contractors by award count holding 16% of recent awards and the top five by potential value holding 15% of recent combined potential value. Firelake Construction Inc. leads both rankings with 134 awards and $75.7 million combined potential value over the last five years, followed by Government Scientific Source Inc. (84 awards, $7.8 million potential value) and The Johnson-Mcadams Firm, P.a. (77 awards, $16.5 million potential value). Mill Creek Firelake JV LLC ranks fifth by count but second by value ($47.1 million across 49 awards). The long tail of 3,570 other contractors reflects the distributed nature of regional agricultural research procurement.
Small-business set-asides represent 27% of the portfolio. The dominant pattern is no set-aside designation: 9,933 awards (71%) carry no set-aside. Among set-aside awards, total small-business designations account for 2,989 awards (21%), with 8(a) Sole Source representing 837 awards (6%). Other set-aside categories—HUBZone, Competitive 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, and Partial Small Business—are minimal, each accounting for less than 1% of total awards.
No recent contract opportunities are recorded against the agency in the source data.
Quick answers
What is Plains Area?
Plains Area (PA) is part of Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture.
How much does Plains Area spend on contracts?
Contracts funded by Plains Area and its offices obligated $111,740,473 in fiscal year 2025 and $412,347,977 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are Plains Area's largest contractors?
The contractors Plains Area and its offices obligated the most to in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Mill Creek Firelake JV LLC ($25,644,602), Procon International LLC ($6,293,613) and Merrick & Company ($6,183,461).
Which contract vehicles does Plains Area use most?
The contract vehicles Plains Area and its offices obligated the most through in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) ($19,228,359), One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus - Total Small Business (OASIS+SB) ($393,889) and USDA Laptop BPA ($199,032). Orders through any contract vehicle obligated $19,743,266 in those years, 18% of its contract obligations.
What is Plains Area's latest contract opportunity?
The latest contract opportunity from Plains Area is Solvent Extracted High Protein Soybean Meal, solicitation, posted April 14, 2025.
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