Government Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 325411 · Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing
Government medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts totaled $13.6B across 408,435 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were down 9.9% from FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $13.6B (100% of the total), while Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp received $13.4B (99% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $4,469,267,889 across 114,849 awards with activity that year, a change of -9.9% from $4,960,131,180 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $13,621,426,597 across 408,435 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $4.5B
- Awards in FY2026
- 114,849
- Change vs FY2025
- -9.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $13.6B
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.
Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 325411. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $4,469,267,889 | 114,849 | -9.9% |
| FY2025 | $4,960,131,180 | 120,739 | +18.3% |
| FY2024 | $4,192,027,528 | 173,158 | n/a |
About government medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts rose 7% from FY2024 ($4.2B) to FY2026 ($4.5B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 99% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Defense spends the most on medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts (100%), followed by the Department of the Interior. The states with the most of this work are Pennsylvania, Illinois and Michigan.
NAICS 325411 (Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top medicinal and botanical manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 325411 (Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | $13,426,263,686 | 98.6% |
| 2 | Emergent Biodefense Operations Lansing LLC | $63,335,810 | 0.5% |
| 3 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | $59,387,154 | 0.4% |
| 4 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | $15,384,778 | 0.1% |
| 5 | Animal Health International, Inc. | $10,316,611 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Fresenius Kabi, LLC | $5,668,471 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | $4,782,845 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Phoenix Textile Corporation | $4,503,101 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Altitude Technologies Inc. | $3,516,433 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Meridian Medical Technologies, LLC | $3,487,825 | <0.1% |
Agencies buying medicinal and botanical manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 325411.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $13,601,987,507 | 99.9% |
| 2 | Department of the Interior | $10,298,211 | <0.1% |
| 3 | Department of State | $4,222,250 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $3,844,969 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $892,374 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $69,835 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $41,895 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Justice | $39,556 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Smithsonian Institution | $30,000 | <0.1% |
Where medicinal and botanical manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $13,427,172,101 | 98.6% |
| 2 | Illinois | $69,134,738 | 0.5% |
| 3 | Michigan | $63,411,005 | 0.5% |
| 4 | Ohio | $16,281,461 | 0.1% |
| 5 | Colorado | $8,085,025 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Missouri | $6,635,587 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Virginia | $4,823,293 | <0.1% |
| 8 | New Jersey | $3,969,633 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $3,498,033 | <0.1% |
| 10 | New York | $3,330,053 | <0.1% |
Recent medicinal and botanical manufacturing contract awards
The latest medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Animal Health International, Inc. | Department of the InteriorFY27 DELIVERY ORDER FOR WILD HORSE AND BURRO HEALTH VACCINES | $2,999,997 | 140L0126F0123 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateCOVID VACCINES | $16,228 | 19DA2026P0971 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Polypeptide Laboratories San Diego, LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesMANUFACTURE OF GMP BATCH H105A PEPTIDE | $601,000 | 75N95026F00002 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Polypeptide Laboratories San Diego, LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesPROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURE OF AZM152 | $315,000 | 75N95026F00001 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Emes2 Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Department of JusticeDISPOSAL OF EXPIRED/DAMAGED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES | $6,860 | 15B21126P00000120 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512261082!INDOMETHACIN CAPSULES | $12 | SPE2D226F3087 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512261120!LISINOPRIL TABLETS | $3 | SPE2D226F3085 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512260931!ONDANSETRON HYDROCH | $21 | SPE2D226F3080 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572471768!NATIONAL PRIME VENDOR | $21 | SPE2DU26F1Z23 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense4572477051!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $57 | SPE2DU26F1Z16 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense4572603399!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $81 | SPE2DU26F1Z12 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572471348!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $1,826 | SPE2DU26F1Z10 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572471349!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $3,318 | SPE2DU26F1Z09 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572469913!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $420 | SPE2DU26F1Z05 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572468813!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $399 | SPE2DU26F1Z04 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572469915!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $7,209 | SPE2DU26F1Z03 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572468814!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $1,082 | SPE2DU26F1Y99 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572469916!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $123 | SPE2DU26F1Y97 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572467825!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $1,191 | SPE2DU26F1Y95 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572467824!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $670 | SPE2DU26F1Y94 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572467823!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $30 | SPE2DU26F1Y91 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572466955!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $2,068 | SPE2DU26F1Y89 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572466954!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $411 | SPE2DU26F1Y88 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | Department of Defense4572464945!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $50 | SPE2DU26F1Y87 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense4572957350!PHARM PRIME VENDOR FLEET | $192 | SPE2DU26F1Y86 |
Open medicinal and botanical manufacturing government bids
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How to win government medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts
Federal medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 325411. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for medicinal and botanical manufacturing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Government contracts in Pennsylvania
- Government contracts in Illinois
- Government contracts in Michigan
- Government contracts in Ohio
- Government contracts in Colorado
- Amerisourcebergen Drug government contracts
- DMS Pharmaceutical Group government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts?
- Federal medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts use NAICS 325411 (Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest medicinal and botanical manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 325411 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp ($13.4B), Emergent Biodefense Operations Lansing LLC ($63.3M) and DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc ($59.4M).
- Which agencies buy the most medicinal and botanical manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($13.6B), the Department of the Interior ($10.3M) and the Department of State ($4.2M).
- Where are government medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal medicinal and botanical manufacturing work is performed in Pennsylvania ($13.4B), Illinois ($69.1M) and Michigan ($63.4M).
- Is federal spending on medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal medicinal and botanical manufacturing contract obligations rose 7% from FY2024 ($4.2B) to FY2026 ($4.5B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 325411, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government medicinal and botanical manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 325411 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for medicinal and botanical manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.