Information Service and Technology Division

The Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Information Service and Technology Division is a civilian sub-agency that procures information technology and consulting services in support of agricultural trade policy, market intelligence, and international agricultural diplomacy. The division operates as a component within USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service and accounts for a discrete portfolio of IT and professional services contracting.

The division has awarded 25 federal contracts cumulatively since 2014, generating $36 million in combined potential value with $31.9 million obligated to date. Recent contracting activity has been sparse: 4 awards in 2020, 5 in 2021, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2024, and 1 so far in 2026. The most recent award closed on 2026-07-01. The competitive landscape is highly fragmented—23 distinct prime contractors have won awards, and the top three by both award count and potential value over the last five years collectively represent only 11 percent of combined potential value. Evoke Research And Consulting, LLC leads recent activity with one $2.1 million award, followed by Metaphase Consulting LLC at $1.6 million and Carahsoft Technology Corp at $70 thousand. No single vendor dominates the portfolio.

Set-asides account for approximately one-quarter of awards. The majority of work—72 percent of awards—flows to unrestricted competition. Small Business set-asides comprise 16 percent of awards, while 8(a) designations (sole source and competitive combined) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business each account for 4 percent. The division does not report significant use of HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business, or other specialized set-aside vehicles.

No recent federal contract opportunities are recorded against the division's current solicitation pipeline. The sparse and irregular award cadence over the last five years, combined with the absence of active solicitations in the source, suggests this sub-agency does not maintain a predictable contracting rhythm. Business development professionals should verify current procurement intent directly with the Foreign Agricultural Service contracting office before committing resources to pursue work under this division.