Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in California: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $54B
- Contract awards
- 228,296
- Average award size
- $237K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 13.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $52.1B |
| FY22 | $57.5B |
| FY23 | $61.5B |
| FY24 | $61.7B |
| FY25 | $62B |
| FY26 | $54B |
Obligations fell 13.0% year over year, from $62B in FY2025 to $54B in FY2026 to date.
California has received $54B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state has 228,296 awards with an average award size of $237K. Obligations fell 13.0% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in the state, obligating $29B. The Department of Energy obligated $6.6B and the Department of Homeland Security obligated $5.9B. LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC is the top vendor with $3.6B in obligations, followed by NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY with $2.8B and FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO with $2.5B. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the largest industry category at $7.2B, followed by Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $5.6B and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $4.8B. Fiscal-year obligations peaked at $62B in FY25 and are currently $54B in FY26 to date.
How concentrated is federal buying in California?
The Department of Defense is the top buyer, obligating $29B. The next largest buyers are the Department of Energy with $6.6B and the Department of Homeland Security with $5.9B. The top ten agencies together include civilian and defense buyers such as NASA at $3.6B and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $2.2B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $29B |
| Department of Energy | $6.6B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $5.9B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $3.6B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.2B |
| General Services Administration | $1.4B |
| Department of Agriculture | $1.3B |
| Department of Transportation | $871M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $789M |
| Department of the Interior | $707M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in California, obligating $29B (53.7% of the state total).
Which companies and industries dominate federal work in California?
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC leads vendors with $3.6B in obligations, followed by NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY at $2.8B and FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO at $2.5B. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the largest industry at $7.2B, with related R&D at $5.6B and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $4.8B rounding out the top sectors.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $3.6B |
| NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $2.8B |
| FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.5B |
| GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $2.2B |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $2.1B |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $2.1B |
| BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1.3B |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | $1.2B |
| PALANTIR USG INC | $1.1B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1.1B |
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC led all contractors in California with $3.6B, 6.7% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $7.2B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $5.6B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $4.8B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $3.5B |
| Engineering Services | $3.1B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $2.8B |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $2B |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $2B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $1.6B |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $1.3B |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in California, with $7.2B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $3.6B |
| 2 | NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $2.8B |
| 3 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.5B |
| 4 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $2.2B |
| 5 | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $2.1B |
| 6 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $2.1B |
| 7 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1.3B |
| 8 | THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | $1.2B |
| 9 | PALANTIR USG INC | $1.1B |
| 10 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1.1B |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $41.5B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | HEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $23.5B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | $19.9B | Department of Energy |
| 4 | THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | $18B | Department of Energy |
| 5 | THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY | $15B | Department of Energy |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $9B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION | $8.6B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $7.5B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $5.9B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $5.8B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $3.5B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC | $3.4B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 13 | NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $3.4B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $3.2B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 15 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $3.1B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $3B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 17 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $2.5B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $2.2B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $1.9B | Department of Defense |
| 21 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.9B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.8B | Department of Defense |
| 23 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.8B | Department of Defense |
| 24 | GENERAL ATOMICS | $1.7B | Department of Defense |
| 25 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.6B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to California?
California received $54B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state had 228,296 awards with an average award size of $237K, and obligations fell 13.0% year over year. Historical obligations show FY25 at $62B and FY26 at $54B so far.
Which agencies award the most contracts in California?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in California, obligating $29B in FY2026 to date. Other large buyers include the Department of Energy with $6.6B and the Department of Homeland Security with $5.9B. NASA obligated $3.6B and the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $2.2B.
Who are the largest federal contractors in California?
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC is the largest federal contractor in California with $3.6B in obligations. Other major contractors include NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY at $2.8B, FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO at $2.5B, and GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. at $2.2B.
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