Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Arizona: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $29.3B
- Contract awards
- 18,502
- Average award size
- $1.6M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 25.5% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $16.5B |
| FY22 | $15.3B |
| FY23 | $19.8B |
| FY24 | $18B |
| FY25 | $23.3B |
| FY26 | $29.3B |
Obligations grew 25.5% year over year, from $23.3B in FY2025 to $29.3B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations in Arizona total $29.3B in FY2026 to date. The contracting environment shows active volume: there are 18,502 awards so far and the average award size is $1.6M. Obligations are up 25.5% year over year. Obligations rose from $23.3B in FY25 to $29.3B in FY26, after several earlier-year swings between $15.3B and $19.8B. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer with $20.9B in obligations, followed by the Department of Homeland Security with $6.3B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction lead industries with $6.9B and $6.6B respectively. RAYTHEON COMPANY and TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP are the top vendors by obligations, with $9.7B and $5.6B. This mix of defense, homeland security, construction, and health-related spending shapes federal contracting opportunities in the state through the current fiscal year.
How has federal contracting in Arizona changed over recent years?
Arizona obligations rose to $29.3B in FY26 from $23.3B in FY25, representing an increase year over year of up 25.5%. Obligations varied earlier in the decade, with totals of $16.5B in FY21, $15.3B in FY22, $19.8B in FY23, and $18B in FY24. The current fiscal year totals are partial, fiscal year to date. The number of awards in FY26 to date is 18,502 with an average award size of $1.6M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $20.9B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $6.3B |
| General Services Administration | $625M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $429M |
| Department of the Interior | $319M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $242M |
| Department of Agriculture | $109M |
| Department of the Treasury | $102M |
| Department of Justice | $76.3M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $56.6M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Arizona, obligating $20.9B (71.3% of the state total).
Who are the biggest buyers and industries for federal contracts in Arizona?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $20.9B in obligations, followed by the Department of Homeland Security with $6.3B and the General Services Administration with $625M. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing is the largest industry by obligations at $6.9B, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction follows with $6.6B. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers account for $5.6B in obligations, reflecting significant health-related contract volume. Aircraft Manufacturing and research services also feature, with $2.6B and $2.1B respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $9.7B |
| TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $5.6B |
| FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $4.5B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.5B |
| SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $1.3B |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $512M |
| HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO. | $397M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $349M |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $306M |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $269M |
RAYTHEON COMPANY led all contractors in Arizona with $9.7B, 33.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $6.9B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $6.6B |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $5.6B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $2.6B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $2.1B |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $1B |
| Engineering Services | $642M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $260M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $206M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $205M |
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing was the largest industry in Arizona, with $6.9B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $9.7B |
| 2 | TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $5.6B |
| 3 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $4.5B |
| 4 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.5B |
| 5 | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $1.3B |
| 6 | GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $512M |
| 7 | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO. | $397M |
| 8 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $349M |
| 9 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $306M |
| 10 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $269M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $9.2B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.5B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $3.5B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.4B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.8B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 7 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.8B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.5B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.3B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.2B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.2B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.1B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.1B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.9B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.9B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.8B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.7B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | RAYTHEON/LOCKHEED MARTIN JAVELIN JV | $1.7B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $1.7B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 21 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 23 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 24 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 25 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Arizona?
Arizona receives $29.3B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state has 18,502 awards so far and the average award size is $1.6M. Obligations are up 25.5% year over year, rising from $23.3B in FY25 to $29.3B in FY26. Historical yearly totals include $16.5B in FY21, $15.3B in FY22, $19.8B in FY23, and $18B in FY24.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Arizona?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Arizona, obligating $20.9B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Homeland Security is the second-largest buyer with $6.3B, and the General Services Administration follows with $625M. Other notable buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs with $429M and the Department of the Interior with $319M. Together the top buyers account for the bulk of FY26 obligations.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Arizona?
RAYTHEON COMPANY is the largest federal contractor in Arizona with $9.7B in obligations in FY2026 to date. TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP is the second-largest vendor with $5.6B, and FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO is third with $4.5B. THE BOEING COMPANY appears twice on the top vendor list with obligations of $2.5B and $269M, and other top vendors include SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC with $1.3B and GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. with $512M.
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