Government Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 325412 · Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Government pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts totaled $37.7B across 62,226 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 10.9% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Veterans Affairs was the largest buyer, accounting for $33.9B (90% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $14,523,113,307 across 16,318 awards with activity that year, a change of +10.9% from $13,091,275,895 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $37,691,894,605 across 62,226 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $14.5B
- Awards in FY2026
- 16,318
- Change vs FY2025
- +10.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $37.7B
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.
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 325412. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $14,523,113,307 | 16,318 | +10.9% |
| FY2025 | $13,091,275,895 | 28,157 | +29.9% |
| FY2024 | $10,077,505,404 | 23,407 | n/a |
About government pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts rose 44% from FY2024 ($10.1B) to FY2026 ($14.5B). 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 93% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Veterans Affairs spends the most on pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts (90%), followed by the Department of Health and Human Services. The states with the most of this work are Texas, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
NAICS 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McKesson Corporation | $34,320,712,419 | 91.1% |
| 2 | Bavarian Nordic A/S | $463,447,837 | 1.2% |
| 3 | Emergent Biosolutions Canada Inc | $355,528,256 | 0.9% |
| 4 | Alvogen, Inc. | $284,779,079 | 0.8% |
| 5 | Dla Troop Support | $253,545,123 | 0.7% |
| 6 | Phlow Corp. | $204,760,551 | 0.5% |
| 7 | Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc | $172,821,710 | 0.5% |
| 8 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $158,437,978 | 0.4% |
| 9 | Fresenius Kabi, LLC | $143,943,969 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Chartwell RX LLC | $141,962,153 | 0.4% |
Agencies buying pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 325412.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $33,924,655,687 | 90.0% |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $2,807,157,555 | 7.4% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $646,290,821 | 1.7% |
| 4 | Department of Defense | $277,165,585 | 0.7% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $22,884,916 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $5,760,641 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Peace Corps | $3,672,703 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of State | $2,777,405 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $957,223 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Commerce | $275,398 | <0.1% |
Where pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $34,124,188,143 | 90.5% |
| 2 | New Jersey | $805,860,393 | 2.1% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $323,960,362 | 0.9% |
| 4 | Virginia | $268,964,219 | 0.7% |
| 5 | California | $216,996,454 | 0.6% |
| 6 | Illinois | $216,216,146 | 0.6% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $206,657,859 | 0.5% |
| 8 | Florida | $186,922,420 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $166,102,307 | 0.4% |
| 10 | New York | $160,666,456 | 0.4% |
Recent pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contract awards
The latest pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Southernbelle Room, LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesBULK PHRAMA REPLENISHMENT 2 | $6,192,200 | 75A50326C00014 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lovell Government Services Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesPROCUREMENT OF POTASSIUM IODIDE | $33,120 | 75A50326C00013 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesFY26 SNS PHARMACEUTICAL LOGISTIC REPLENISHMENT - DIAZEPAM | $7,521,325 | 75A50326C00012 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | The Stronghold Group LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesBULK PHARMACEUTICAL BUY FOR SNS WAREHOUSES (THE STRONGHOLD GROUP LLC) | $6,686,760 | 75A50326C00011 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Paragon Enterprises Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesBULK PHARMACEUTICAL BUY FOR SNS WAREHOUSES (PARAGON ENTERPRISES INC.) | $237,600 | 75A50326C00009 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | D'S Ventures, LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesBULK PHARMACEUTICAL REPLENISHMENT | $18,625,476 | 75A50326C00008 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Fresenius Kabi, LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesPROCUREMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS - DOXYCYCLINE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, AND METHYLPREDNISOLONE | $24,389,433 | 75A50326C00007 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | Department of Veterans AffairsPLUVICTO | $2,537,775 | 36C24126F0136 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | McKesson Corporation | Department of JusticeFY26 B1 MCKESSON EMERGENCY MED 30 SEP 26 | $44,548 | 15B0AT26F41000018 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Chartwell RX LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesBULK PHARMACEUTICAL BUY FOR SNS WAREHOUSES (CHARTWELL RX, LLC) | $21,932,640 | 75A50326C00010 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Regents of the University of Minnesota | Department of Veterans AffairsDRUG AND PLACEBO | $12,406 | 36C24E26N0279 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Cyclomedica USA, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsTECHNEGAS PLUS SYSTEM RENTAL AND ACCESS | $28,000 | 36C24826N0912 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | Department of Veterans AffairsNEMLUVIO 30 MG | $31,800 | 36C24526N0882 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Amicus Therapeutics US, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsGALAFOLD 123 MG | $22,840 | 36C24526N0881 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Cardinal Health 108, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEMERGENCY RX ZUSDURI KIT | $15,609 | 36C24226P1051 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | McKesson Corporation | Peace CorpsINV: 7660087901 PR-675-000447 MCKESSON CONNECT FOR PHARMACEUTICALS | $20,021 | 1145PC26F0101 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Roche Diagnostics Corporation | Department of Veterans AffairsROCHE EPLEX SUPPLIES - CLEVELAND VAMC | $254,880 | 36C25026P0871 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | McKesson Plasma and Biologics LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEO 14398 ALTERA NEBULIZER KIT | $1,500 | 36C24926P0546 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Theracom, L.l.c. | Department of Veterans AffairsEMERGENCY RX TAKHZYRO | $78,286 | 36C24226P1045 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | McKesson Corporation | Peace CorpsMCKESSON CONNECT-PR-384-0000112- VACCINES COLD CHAIN NON CONTROL | $17,550 | 1145PC26F0102 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Ge Precision Healthcare LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesEO 14398. VIVID PIONEER ULTRASOUND SYSTEM. | $205,166 | 75N98026P01826 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Cardinal Health 108, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsZUSDURI KIT FOR THE NORTHPORT VAMC. | $46,828 | 36C24226P1043 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Priority Healthcare Distribution Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsTYVASO REFILL KIT | $31,492 | 36C24226P1042 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Asd Specialty Healthcare, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEMERGENCY ADSTILADRIN SUSP,INTRAVESIC (NDC 55566-1050-01) | $46,019 | 36C24226P1041 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Covermymeds Pharmacy LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEMERGENCY RX POMALYST 3MG | $16,331 | 36C24226P1039 |
Open pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 325412
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 17, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Sources Sought · NAICS 325412
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Presolicitation · NAICS 325412
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 23, 2026
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 325412 · PA · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Dec 1, 2026
How to win government pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts
Federal pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 325412. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in New Jersey
- Government contracts in Pennsylvania
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in California
- McKesson government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts?
- Federal pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts use NAICS 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 325412 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were McKesson Corporation ($34.3B), Bavarian Nordic A/S ($463M) and Emergent Biosolutions Canada Inc ($356M).
- Which agencies buy the most pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Veterans Affairs ($33.9B), the Department of Health and Human Services ($2.8B) and the Department of Justice ($646M).
- Where are government pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing work is performed in Texas ($34.1B), New Jersey ($806M) and Pennsylvania ($324M).
- Is federal spending on pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contract obligations rose 44% from FY2024 ($10.1B) to FY2026 ($14.5B). 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 pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 325412, 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 pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 325412 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.