Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Alabama: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $15.8B
- Contract awards
- 92,145
- Average award size
- $171K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 13.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $13.1B |
| FY22 | $14.1B |
| FY23 | $14.9B |
| FY24 | $17.3B |
| FY25 | $18.1B |
| FY26 | $15.8B |
Obligations fell 13.0% year over year, from $18.1B in FY2025 to $15.8B in FY2026 to date.
The state of Alabama has received $15.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The federal government awarded 92,145 contracts in that period, with an average award size of $171K. Obligations fell 13.0% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $10.3B, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration with $2.8B. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION and THE BOEING COMPANY each received $1.3B, and DYNETICS, INC. received $1.1B. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the largest industry by obligations at $4.2B, with Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing second at $2.7B. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and Engineering Services also rank in the top industries with $1B and $1.4B respectively. These figures reflect fiscal year to date totals and are partial for the current fiscal year.
How has federal contracting in Alabama changed recently?
Obligations in Alabama fell 13.0% year over year. Fiscal-year totals show growth from $13.1B in FY21 to $18.1B in FY25, then $15.8B in FY26 to date. The Department of Defense remains the dominant buyer with $10.3B in obligations for FY2026 to date.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $10.3B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $2.8B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $612M |
| General Services Administration | $517M |
| Department of State | $500M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $490M |
| Department of Justice | $308M |
| Department of Agriculture | $55.6M |
| Department of Labor | $34.2M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $22.8M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Alabama, obligating $10.3B (65.4% of the state total).
What are the biggest industries and vendors in Alabama federal contracting?
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) leads industries with $4.2B in obligations. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION and THE BOEING COMPANY top vendors with $1.3B each, and DYNETICS, INC. follows with $1.1B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing accounts for $2.7B, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction accounts for $1B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.3B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.3B |
| DYNETICS, INC. | $1.1B |
| BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | $660M |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $624M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $561M |
| BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $505M |
| CADDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. (DE), LLC | $484M |
| TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | $457M |
| M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $438M |
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION led all contractors in Alabama with $1.3B, 8.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $4.2B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $2.7B |
| Engineering Services | $1.4B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $1B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $644M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $606M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $556M |
| Software Publishers | $518M |
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $488M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $379M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in Alabama, with $4.2B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.3B |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.3B |
| 3 | DYNETICS, INC. | $1.1B |
| 4 | BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | $660M |
| 5 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $624M |
| 6 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $561M |
| 7 | BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $505M |
| 8 | CADDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. (DE), LLC | $484M |
| 9 | TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | $457M |
| 10 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $438M |
| 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 | $5.3B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $4.6B | 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 | $2.8B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 8 | BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC | $2.2B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 9 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $2B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 10 | AUSTAL USA, LLC | $1.4B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 11 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $1.4B | General Services Administration |
| 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 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $869M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $839M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $722M | General Services Administration |
| 19 | BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | $660M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 20 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $648M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC | $638M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | AUSTAL USA, LLC | $632M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | DYNETICS, INC. | $617M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $582M | 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 $15.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The federal government awarded 92,145 contracts in that period with an average award size of $171K. These are fiscal year to date totals and partial for the current year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Alabama?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Alabama, obligating $10.3B in FY2026 to date. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is second with $2.8B, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs with $612M and the General Services Administration with $517M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Alabama?
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION and THE BOEING COMPANY are the largest federal contractors in Alabama with $1.3B each in FY2026 to date. DYNETICS, INC. is the next largest vendor with $1.1B, and BLUE ORIGIN, LLC received $660M.
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