Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Arkansas: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $977M
- Contract awards
- 14,892
- Average award size
- $65.6K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 22.7% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.5B |
| FY22 | $1.4B |
| FY23 | $1.3B |
| FY24 | $1.9B |
| FY25 | $1.3B |
| FY26 | $977M |
Obligations fell 22.7% year over year, from $1.3B in FY2025 to $977M in FY2026 to date.
Arkansas received $977M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 14,892 awards with an average award size of $65.6K. Obligations fell 22.7% year over year. Recent fiscal history shows fluctuations: FY21 totaled $1.5B, FY22 totaled $1.4B, FY23 totaled $1.3B, FY24 totaled $1.9B, FY25 totaled $1.3B, and FY26 totals $977M through the fiscal year to date. The Department of Defense accounted for the largest share of buying, obligating $564M, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs at $159M and the General Services Administration at $57.3M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is the largest industry by obligation at $226M, followed by Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction at $121M and Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing at $63.2M. BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC is the top vendor with $102M, followed by ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC at $68.2M and GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. at $63.2M.
What changed in Arkansas federal contracting compared with prior years?
Yearly obligations moved up and down: FY21 was $1.5B, FY22 was $1.4B, FY23 was $1.3B, FY24 was $1.9B, FY25 was $1.3B, and FY26 is $977M to date. Obligations fell 22.7% year over year. Award volume remains substantial with 14,892 awards and an average award size of $65.6K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $564M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $159M |
| General Services Administration | $57.3M |
| Department of Justice | $34.3M |
| Department of Agriculture | $33.9M |
| Department of State | $32.3M |
| Department of Energy | $28.8M |
| Department of the Interior | $25.9M |
| Department of Transportation | $12.8M |
| Department of Labor | $7.8M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Arkansas, obligating $564M (57.7% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries drive federal spending in Arkansas?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $564M, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs at $159M and the General Services Administration at $57.3M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction leads industries with $226M, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction follows at $121M, and Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing is $63.2M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $102M |
| ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC | $68.2M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $63.2M |
| ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | $47.5M |
| ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC | $36.2M |
| CGI FEDERAL INC. | $33.5M |
| TLS-CES SERVICES I, LLC | $32.4M |
| BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $31M |
| RIGID CONSTRUCTORS LLC | $24.6M |
| SHAVER FOODS LLC | $24.3M |
BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC led all contractors in Arkansas with $102M, 10.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $226M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $121M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $63.2M |
| Engineering Services | $45.9M |
| Facilities Support Services | $40.1M |
| Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | $33.4M |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | $32.4M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | $29.7M |
| Support Activities for Forestry | $27.2M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $21.7M |
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction was the largest industry in Arkansas, with $226M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $102M |
| 2 | ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC | $68.2M |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $63.2M |
| 4 | ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | $47.5M |
| 5 | ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC | $36.2M |
| 6 | CGI FEDERAL INC. | $33.5M |
| 7 | TLS-CES SERVICES I, LLC | $32.4M |
| 8 | BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $31M |
| 9 | RIGID CONSTRUCTORS LLC | $24.6M |
| 10 | SHAVER FOODS LLC | $24.3M |
| 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 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $62M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $61.5M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $55.8M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $54.8M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | VOITH HYDRO INC | $54.2M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS LLC | $52.8M | Department of Energy |
| 17 | PROJECT ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION | $50.9M | Department of Energy |
| 18 | SERRATO CORPORATION | $48.5M | Department of Labor |
| 19 | TLS-CES SERVICES I, LLC | $47.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 20 | AMERIND BG JV, LLC | $46.5M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 21 | GILBANE FEDERAL JV | $45.4M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | HURLEY JV, LLP | $42.9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 23 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $40.9M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | CERRIS BUILDERS, INC | $38M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC | $36.2M | General Services Administration |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Arkansas?
The state received $977M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The dataset reports 14,892 awards with an average award size of $65.6K. Obligations fell 22.7% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Arkansas?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $564M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $159M and the General Services Administration obligated $57.3M. Other notable buyers include the Department of Justice at $34.3M and the Department of Agriculture at $33.9M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Arkansas?
BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC is the largest federal contractor in Arkansas with $102M in obligations. ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC is next at $68.2M and GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. is third at $63.2M. Other top vendors include ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO at $47.5M and ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC at $36.2M.
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