Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Arkansas: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $746M
- Contract awards
- 13,784
- Average award size
- $54.1K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 40.9% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.5B |
| FY22 | $1.4B |
| FY23 | $1.3B |
| FY24 | $1.9B |
| FY25 | $1.3B |
| FY26 | $746M |
Obligations fell 40.9% year over year, from $1.3B in FY2025 to $746M in FY2026 to date.
Federal contracting in Arkansas is concentrated and smaller year to date. FY2026 to date obligations are $746M, spread across 13,784 awards, with an average award size of $54.1K. Obligations fell 40.9% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, with $445M obligated, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs with $94.6M and the General Services Administration with $47.1M. Construction and civil works lead industry spending: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction totaled $213M and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction totaled $119M. A few large contractors capture meaningful shares: BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC has $102M, ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC has $68.2M, and ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO has $47.5M. Fiscal-year comparisons show higher past totals, including FY24 at $1.9B and FY21 at $1.5B. These figures reflect partial, fiscal year to date obligations, so totals can change as the year continues.
How has federal contracting in Arkansas changed this year?
FY2026 to date obligations are $746M. Obligations fell 40.9% year over year. FY24 obligations were $1.9B and FY25 obligations were $1.3B, showing that current-year totals are lower than several prior years. The award count is 13,784 with an average award size of $54.1K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $445M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $94.6M |
| General Services Administration | $47.1M |
| Department of State | $32.3M |
| Department of Justice | $31.9M |
| Department of Energy | $24.3M |
| Department of Agriculture | $23M |
| Department of the Interior | $16.3M |
| Department of Transportation | $12.1M |
| Department of Labor | $7.6M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Arkansas, obligating $445M (59.6% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries drive federal spending in Arkansas?
The Department of Defense is the top buyer with $445M, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs with $94.6M and the General Services Administration with $47.1M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is the largest industry with $213M, and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction is second with $119M. Other notable industries include Computer Facilities Management Services with $32.4M and Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction with $33.2M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $102M |
| ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC | $68.2M |
| ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | $47.5M |
| ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC | $36.2M |
| CGI FEDERAL INC. | $33.5M |
| BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $31M |
| RIGID CONSTRUCTORS LLC | $24.6M |
| SHAVER FOODS LLC | $23.8M |
| RED EAGLE 3 JV | $22.9M |
| GIDEON CONTRACTING, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $20.9M |
BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC led all contractors in Arkansas with $102M, 13.7% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $213M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $119M |
| Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | $33.2M |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | $32.4M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | $29.7M |
| Facilities Support Services | $29.3M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $21.2M |
| Explosives Manufacturing | $18.2M |
| Support Activities for Forestry | $15.8M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $13.9M |
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction was the largest industry in Arkansas, with $213M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $102M |
| 2 | ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC | $68.2M |
| 3 | ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | $47.5M |
| 4 | ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC | $36.2M |
| 5 | CGI FEDERAL INC. | $33.5M |
| 6 | BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $31M |
| 7 | RIGID CONSTRUCTORS LLC | $24.6M |
| 8 | SHAVER FOODS LLC | $23.8M |
| 9 | RED EAGLE 3 JV | $22.9M |
| 10 | GIDEON CONTRACTING, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $20.9M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | SERCO INC | $1B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 3 | CGI FEDERAL INC. | $403M | Department of State |
| 4 | BFBC LLC | $182M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $165M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $132M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $122M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $109M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | $85.1M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC | $68.2M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $61.4M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | VOITH HYDRO INC | $52.6M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | PROJECT ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION | $50.9M | Department of Energy |
| 14 | INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS LLC | $50.6M | Department of Energy |
| 15 | SERRATO CORPORATION | $48.5M | Department of Labor |
| 16 | AMERIND BG JV, LLC | $46.5M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 17 | GILBANE FEDERAL JV | $43.8M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | HURLEY JV, LLP | $42.9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 19 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $40.9M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | CERRIS BUILDERS, INC | $37.3M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC | $36.2M | General Services Administration |
| 22 | FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC | $35.5M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | MEDVOLT - ROUNDHOUSE JV | $34.4M | Department of the Interior |
| 24 | ODLE MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | $31.6M | Department of Labor |
| 25 | BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $31M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Arkansas?
Federal contract obligations to Arkansas are $746M in FY2026 to date. The state has 13,784 awards so far, with an average award size of $54.1K, and obligations fell 40.9% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Arkansas?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Arkansas, obligating $445M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $94.6M and the General Services Administration follows with $47.1M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Arkansas?
BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC is the largest federal contractor in Arkansas with $102M in obligations for FY2026 to date. ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC is next with $68.2M and ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO follows with $47.5M.
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