Tyson Foods Government Contracts
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Tyson Foods government contracts totaled $692M across 213 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligated contract spending was down 0.2% from FY2025, and the Department of Agriculture was the largest buyer, accounting for $692M (100% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $226,290,270 across 50 awards with activity that year, a change of -0.2% from $226,850,192 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $691,895,483 across 213 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $226M
- Awards in FY2026
- 50
- Change vs FY2025
- -0.2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $692M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Tyson Foods federal contracts by year
Tyson Foods federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $226,290,270 | 50 | -0.2% |
| FY2025 | $226,850,192 | 142 | -5% |
| FY2024 | $238,755,022 | 141 | n/a |
About Tyson Foods's federal contracts
Tyson Foods's federal contract obligations fell 5% from FY2024 ($239M) to FY2026 ($226M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Tyson Foods's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Agriculture (100%).
Its main line of government work is poultry processing (NAICS 311615), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Tyson Foods contract work are Pennsylvania, Georgia and Oklahoma; Pennsylvania alone accounts for 81%.
Which agencies award Tyson Foods contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Tyson Foods Inc..
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $691,895,483 | 100.0% |
Tyson Foods contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Tyson Foods's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poultry ProcessingNAICS 311615 | $691,693,672 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Animal (except Poultry) SlaughteringNAICS 311611 | $201,811 | <0.1% |
Where Tyson Foods contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $562,239,204 | 81.3% |
| 2 | Georgia | $41,710,808 | 6.0% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $33,434,249 | 4.8% |
| 4 | Alabama | $19,592,386 | 2.8% |
| 5 | Arkansas | $10,793,807 | 1.6% |
| 6 | Mississippi | $10,365,305 | 1.5% |
| 7 | North Carolina | $4,453,309 | 0.6% |
| 8 | Michigan | $4,179,143 | 0.6% |
| 9 | Kentucky | $2,648,693 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $2,368,495 | 0.3% |
Recent Tyson Foods contract awards
The latest Tyson Foods contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011528/4100035108/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $18,200,844 | 123J1426C2048 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011489/4100034952/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $17,451,720 | 123J1426C1892 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011491/4100034942/CHICKEN WHOLE BAGGED FRZ CTN-36-43 LB | $297,000 | 123J1426C1882 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011491/4100034941/CHICKEN BREAST BNLS IQF PKG-10/3 LB | $2,225,808 | 123J1426C1881 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011491/4100034940/CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS FROZEN PKG-8/5 LB | $486,400 | 123J1426C1880 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011461/4100034914/CHICKEN OVEN ROASTED FRZ 8 PC CTN-30 LB,CHICKEN WHOLE BAGGED FRZ CTN-36-43 LB | $9,683,863 | 123J1426C1854 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011461/4100034913/CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS FROZEN PKG-8/5 LB | $170,240 | 123J1426C1853 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011461/4100034912/CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB | $650,660 | 123J1426C1852 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011461/4100034911/CHICKEN BREAST BNLS IQF PKG-10/3 LB | $1,542,528 | 123J1426C1851 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011412/4100034623/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $17,440,920 | 123J1426C1563 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011393/4100034585/CHICKEN LEG QTRS FROZEN PKG-8/5 LB | $1,459,778 | 123J1426C1525 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011348/4100034532/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $17,384,760 | 123J1426C1472 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011319/4100034439/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $17,122,295 | 123J1426C1379 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011323/4100034431/CHICKEN LEG QTRS FROZEN PKG-8/5 LB | $4,216,543 | 123J1426C1371 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011323/4100034430/CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS FROZEN PKG-8/5 LB | $4,037,880 | 123J1426C1370 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011323/4100034429/CHICKEN BREAST BNLS IQF PKG-10/3 LB | $3,490,906 | 123J1426C1369 |
| May 21, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011286/4100034294/CHICKEN PULLED CKD FRZ CTN-30 LB | $1,306,500 | 123J1426C1226 |
| May 21, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011311/4100034291/CHICKEN OVEN ROASTED FRZ 8 PC CTN-30 LB,CHICKEN WHOLE BAGGED FRZ CTN-36-43 LB | $10,641,272 | 123J1426C1223 |
| May 21, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011311/4100034290/CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB,CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB | $4,064,791 | 123J1426C1222 |
| May 21, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011311/4100034289/CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS FROZEN PKG-8/5 LB | $2,884,200 | 123J1426C1221 |
| May 21, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011311/4100034288/CHICKEN CUT UP FRZ CTN-40 LB | $1,333,800 | 123J1426C1220 |
| May 21, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011311/4100034287/CHICKEN BREAST BNLS IQF PKG-10/3 LB | $2,375,568 | 123J1426C1219 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011245/4100034009/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $1,092,690 | 123J1426C0941 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011210/4100033902/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $12,564,648 | 123J1426C0834 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011233/4400002414/4100033898/CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB | $97,566 | 123J1426F0830 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Tyson Foods
Large prime contractors such as Tyson Foods buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Tyson Foods is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Tyson Foods make from government contracts?
- Tyson Foods Inc. received $692M in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 213 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $226M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Tyson Foods?
- The Department of Agriculture obligated $692M to Tyson Foods from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Tyson Foods do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Tyson Foods's largest federal contract industries are poultry processing (NAICS 311615) and animal (except poultry) slaughtering (NAICS 311611).
- Where does Tyson Foods perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Tyson Foods contract dollars went to work in Pennsylvania ($562M), Georgia ($41.7M) and Oklahoma ($33.4M).
- Are Tyson Foods's government contracts growing?
- Tyson Foods's federal contract obligations fell 5% from FY2024 ($239M) to FY2026 ($226M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Tyson Foods?
- Look at the agencies and industries Tyson Foods works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.