Flagship ranking · FY2026 to date
Government contracts by NAICS code, FY2026 to date
Data through 2026-08-19
The federal government obligated $455B in contracts in FY2026 to date. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers received $43.3B, making that NAICS category the single largest contract market. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction followed with $42.3B, and Aircraft Manufacturing followed with $38.6B. Engineering Services and Facilities Support Services also attracted substantial obligations at $35.1B and $32.7B respectively. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) accounted for $31.8B, while Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing and Ship Building and Repairing recorded $28.3B and $26.7B. Computer Systems Design Services totaled $22.3B, and Other Computer Related Services totaled $16.2B. These ten NAICS categories together represent the top federal contract markets for the fiscal year to date and show where large portions of the $455B in obligations are concentrated across industries.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $43.3B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $42.3B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $38.6B |
| Engineering Services | $35.1B |
| Facilities Support Services | $32.7B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $31.8B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $28.3B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $26.7B |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $22.3B |
| Other Computer Related Services | $16.2B |
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers was the largest federal contract market in FY2026 to date, with $43.3B obligated.
| Rank | Industry (NAICS) | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114) | $43.3B |
| 2 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220) | $42.3B |
| 3 | Aircraft Manufacturing (336411) | $38.6B |
| 4 | Engineering Services (541330) | $35.1B |
| 5 | Facilities Support Services (561210) | $32.7B |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) | $31.8B |
| 7 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414) | $28.3B |
| 8 | Ship Building and Repairing (336611) | $26.7B |
| 9 | Computer Systems Design Services (541512) | $22.3B |
| 10 | Other Computer Related Services (541519) | $16.2B |
| 11 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413) | $12.7B |
| 12 | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412) | $11.9B |
| 13 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511) | $11.2B |
| 14 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990) | $10.2B |
| 15 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990) | $8.4B |
| 16 | Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) | $8.4B |
| 17 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111) | $8B |
| 18 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541710) | $7.9B |
| 19 | Petroleum Refineries (324110) | $7.5B |
| 20 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611) | $6.4B |
| 21 | Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612) | $6B |
| 22 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190) | $5.7B |
| 23 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) (541712) | $5.4B |
| 24 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412) | $5.1B |
| 25 | Remediation Services (562910) | $4.5B |
| 26 | Software Publishers (511210) | $4B |
| 27 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992) | $3.9B |
| 28 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993) | $3.6B |
| 29 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212) | $3.6B |
| 30 | Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411) | $3.5B |
Which NAICS codes lead federal contracting in FY2026 to date?
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers received $43.3B. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction received $42.3B. Aircraft Manufacturing received $38.6B. Engineering Services received $35.1B.
How do other top industries compare in scale?
Facilities Support Services received $32.7B. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) received $31.8B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing received $28.3B. Ship Building and Repairing received $26.7B. Computer Systems Design Services received $22.3B. Other Computer Related Services received $16.2B.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest federal contracting industries?
The biggest federal contracting industries are Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers at $43.3B, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $42.3B, and Aircraft Manufacturing at $38.6B. Engineering Services follows at $35.1B, Facilities Support Services at $32.7B, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at $31.8B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing recorded $28.3B, Ship Building and Repairing recorded $26.7B, Computer Systems Design Services recorded $22.3B, and Other Computer Related Services recorded $16.2B.