Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Alabama: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $11.9B
- Contract awards
- 85,038
- Average award size
- $140K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 34.5% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $13.1B |
| FY22 | $14.1B |
| FY23 | $14.9B |
| FY24 | $17.3B |
| FY25 | $18.1B |
| FY26 | $11.9B |
Obligations fell 34.5% year over year, from $18.1B in FY2025 to $11.9B in FY2026 to date.
Alabama received $11.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense obligated $8.5B, making Defense the dominant buyer in the state. Total award count in Alabama reached 85,038, with an average award size of $140K. Obligations fell 34.5% year over year. Annual data show fiscal obligations moved from $13.1B in FY21 to $18.1B in FY25, before registering $11.9B in FY26 to date. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the largest industry by obligations at $3.4B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing follows with $2B. The top vendors include THE BOEING COMPANY at $1.2B, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $1.1B, and DYNETICS, INC. at $1B. This snapshot covers contract obligations and reflects fiscal year to date totals that are partial for the current year.
How has federal contracting activity in Alabama changed year over year?
Obligations fell 34.5% year over year. Fiscal totals progressed from $13.1B in FY21 to $18.1B in FY25, then registered $11.9B in FY26 to date. The average award size in FY2026 to date is $140K across 85,038 awards.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $8.5B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1.8B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $417M |
| General Services Administration | $382M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $332M |
| Department of Justice | $265M |
| Department of Agriculture | $46.4M |
| Department of Labor | $26.3M |
| Department of the Interior | $15.3M |
| Department of Commerce | $14M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Alabama, obligating $8.5B (71.9% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors dominate federal spending in Alabama?
The Department of Defense obligated $8.5B, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $1.8B. THE BOEING COMPANY, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, and DYNETICS, INC. are the top three vendors at $1.2B, $1.1B, and $1B respectively. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) leads industries at $3.4B, with Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing at $2B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.2B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.1B |
| DYNETICS, INC. | $1B |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $485M |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $471M |
| M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $387M |
| AUSTAL USA, LLC | $342M |
| TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | $321M |
| BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $300M |
| DELL MARKETING L.P. | $288M |
THE BOEING COMPANY led all contractors in Alabama with $1.2B, 10.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $3.4B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $2B |
| Engineering Services | $981M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $609M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $431M |
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $426M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $422M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $404M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $320M |
| Software Publishers | $302M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in Alabama, with $3.4B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.2B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.1B |
| 3 | DYNETICS, INC. | $1B |
| 4 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $485M |
| 5 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $471M |
| 6 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $387M |
| 7 | AUSTAL USA, LLC | $342M |
| 8 | TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | $321M |
| 9 | BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $300M |
| 10 | DELL MARKETING L.P. | $288M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $10.5B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $6.5B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $5.1B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $4.5B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $4.4B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | AUSTAL USA, LLC | $2.8B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.7B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 8 | BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $2B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 9 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $2B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 10 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $1.4B | General Services Administration |
| 11 | AUSTAL USA, LLC | $1.4B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 12 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.3B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 13 | AUSTAL USA, LLC | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $880M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $880M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $849M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $797M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $648M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | AUSTAL USA, LLC | $632M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | DYNETICS, INC. | $617M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | $610M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $610M | General Services Administration |
| 24 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $564M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $560M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Alabama?
Alabama received $11.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Total award count was 85,038 and the average award size was $140K. The FY2026 total is a partial, fiscal year to date figure.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Alabama?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Alabama, with obligations of $8.5B. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is second at $1.8B, followed by the Department of Homeland Security at $417M and the General Services Administration at $382M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Alabama?
THE BOEING COMPANY, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, and DYNETICS, INC. are the largest federal contractors in Alabama at $1.2B, $1.1B, and $1B respectively. Other top vendors include NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION at $485M and SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION at $471M.
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