US Foods Government Contracts
US Foods Inc · UEI HZYTJENLLM81
US Foods government contracts totaled $705M across 336 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 1.4% in FY2026 compared with FY2025, and the Department of Veterans Affairs was the largest buyer, accounting for $549M (78% of the total) over the period.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $251,897,189 across 81 awards with activity that year, a change of -1.4% from $255,364,105 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $704,537,481 across 336 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $252M
- Awards in FY2026
- 81
- Change vs FY2025
- -1.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $705M
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.
US Foods federal contracts by year
US Foods federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $251,897,189 | 81 | -1.4% |
| FY2025 | $255,364,105 | 166 | +29.4% |
| FY2024 | $197,276,187 | 154 | n/a |
About US Foods's federal contracts
US Foods's federal contract obligations rose 28% from FY2024 ($197M) to FY2026 ($252M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
US Foods works for at least 6 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Veterans Affairs with 78% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Defense (16%).
Its main line of government work is all other miscellaneous food manufacturing (NAICS 311999), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most US Foods contract work are Illinois, Texas and California; Illinois alone accounts for 85%.
Which agencies award US Foods contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to US Foods Inc.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $548,968,169 | 77.9% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $110,331,526 | 15.7% |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $26,857,092 | 3.8% |
| 4 | Department of the Treasury | $10,061,278 | 1.4% |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $4,227,275 | 0.6% |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $4,092,140 | 0.6% |
US Foods contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on US Foods's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingNAICS 311999 | $703,587,280 | 99.9% |
| 2 | Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingNAICS 311991 | $568,233 | <0.1% |
| 3 | Food Service ContractorsNAICS 722310 | $470,240 | <0.1% |
Where US Foods contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $596,403,437 | 84.7% |
| 2 | Texas | $37,030,026 | 5.3% |
| 3 | California | $12,863,871 | 1.8% |
| 4 | Virginia | $12,377,692 | 1.8% |
| 5 | North Carolina | $5,556,291 | 0.8% |
| 6 | Oregon | $4,675,660 | 0.7% |
| 7 | Georgia | $4,577,441 | 0.6% |
| 8 | Arizona | $4,325,855 | 0.6% |
| 9 | Washington | $3,934,499 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Kentucky | $3,634,335 | 0.5% |
Recent US Foods contract awards
The latest US Foods contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 SEPTEMBER | $3,984,497 | 36C78526K0112 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV) FY2026 SEPTEMBER | $14,564,157 | 36C24026K0012 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 AUGUST | $4,064,776 | 36C78526K0111 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 AUGUST | $12,824,113 | 36C24026K0011 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 JULY | $4,091,234 | 36C78526K0110 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 JULY | $13,576,476 | 36C24026K0010 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Department of the InteriorAFRH GULFPORT MS FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS | $1,633,667 | 140D0426F0625 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Department of the InteriorAFRH DC FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS | $1,420,000 | 140D0426F0616 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 JUNE | $4,203,560 | 36C78526K0109 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 JUNE | $13,267,287 | 36C24026K0009 |
| May 28, 2026 | Department of AgricultureFOOD SUPPLIES, FOREST SERVICE MOBILE KITCHEN, KOOTENAI WILDLAND FIRE GUARD SCHOOL | $35,000 | 1240LS26F0016 |
| May 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 MAY | $4,017,401 | 36C78526K0108 |
| May 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 MAY | $12,429,935 | 36C24026K0008 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Department of the InteriorSPECIALTY PRODUCE; FRESH PRODUCE AFS/GAL | $276,000 | 140L0226F0013 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 APRIL | $4,216,051 | 36C78526K0107 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 APRIL | $13,293,516 | 36C24026K0007 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 MARCH | $4,468,250 | 36C78526K0106 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 MARCH | $13,157,385 | 36C24026K0006 |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 FEBRUARY | $3,750,447 | 36C78526K0105 |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 FEBRUARY | $11,775,514 | 36C24026K0005 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 JANUARY | $3,722,356 | 36C78526K0104 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 JANUARY | $12,798,257 | 36C24026K0004 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Department of AgricultureWOLF CREEK JOB CORPS CCC FOOD SUPPLIES WITH US FOODS FOR 01/01/2026 THRU 12/31/2026 | $447,000 | 1282A726F0042 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Department of AgricultureWEBER BASIN JOB CORPS CCC FOOD SUPPLIES WITH US FOODS FOR 01/01/2026 THRU 12/31/2026 | $642,000 | 1282A726F0041 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Department of AgricultureTRAPPER CREEK JOB CORPS CCC FOOD SUPPLIES WITH US FOODS FOR 01/01/2026 THRU 12/31/2026 | $455,869 | 1282A726F0040 |
Subcontracting opportunities with US Foods
Large prime contractors such as US Foods buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, US 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.
Explore government contracts related to US Foods
- Government all other miscellaneous food manufacturing contracts
- Government perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts
- Government food service contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Government contracts in Illinois
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
- How much does US Foods make from government contracts?
- US Foods Inc received $705M in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 336 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $252M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with US Foods?
- The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $549M to US Foods from FY2024 to FY2026, 78% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does US Foods do for the government?
- By contract dollars, US Foods's largest federal contract industries are all other miscellaneous food manufacturing (NAICS 311999), perishable prepared food manufacturing (NAICS 311991) and food service contractors (NAICS 722310).
- Where does US Foods perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most US Foods contract dollars went to work in Illinois ($596M), Texas ($37M) and California ($12.9M).
- Are US Foods's government contracts growing?
- US Foods's federal contract obligations rose 28% from FY2024 ($197M) to FY2026 ($252M), peaking in FY2025. 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 US Foods?
- Look at the agencies and industries US 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.