Federal Spending Report — 2026-06-16
Federal Spending Brief: June 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture obligated $322,000 across three awards on June 16, 2026, with a single large direct payment to Maryland-based contractor Brittany Bay TM LLC accounting for more than 93 percent of the day's spending.
Brittany Bay TM LLC secured the largest award at $301,000 through a direct payment mechanism, significantly outpacing two grant awards distributed the same day. The Maryland-based firm's contract represents a dominant share of daily USDA obligations, leaving just $21,000 split between two additional grant recipients in Indiana and Nebraska.
Activity centered exclusively on the Department of Agriculture, which processed all three awards without involvement from other federal agencies. The concentrated spending reflects either targeted departmental priorities or a quiet day across most federal contracting channels. The two remaining awards—$11,000 to an Indiana recipient and $10,000 to a Nebraska recipient—were structured as grants rather than direct payments, suggesting different program mechanisms or funding sources within USDA.
Only two unique contractors received funding, with Brittany Bay TM LLC capturing the overwhelming majority of available dollars. The second contractor earned $21,000 across both grant awards, creating a highly concentrated distribution pattern typical of single-day spending snapshots. The disparity illustrates how federal obligations can vary dramatically by award type and recipient.
The geographic distribution spanned three states, with Maryland capturing 93.5 percent of total obligations through the single large payment. Indiana and Nebraska each received modest grant funding, suggesting either regional agricultural initiatives or scattered program implementations. No state received multiple awards, indicating diverse geographic dispersal despite the limited number of transactions.
The breakdown between direct payments and grants—$301,000 versus $21,000—underscores the significance of payment mechanism in federal spending patterns. Direct payments typically indicate procurement or service contracts, while grants suggest discretionary or formula-based agricultural support programs.