Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in California: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $45.6B
- Contract awards
- 197,698
- Average award size
- $231K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 26.5% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $52.1B |
| FY22 | $57.5B |
| FY23 | $61.5B |
| FY24 | $61.7B |
| FY25 | $62B |
| FY26 | $45.6B |
Obligations fell 26.5% year over year, from $62B in FY2025 to $45.6B in FY2026 to date.
California has received $45.6B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state has 197,698 awards so far, with an average award size of $231K. Obligations fell 26.5% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in California, obligating $24.9B so far in FY2026. LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC is the top vendor with $3.4B in obligations. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the largest industry by obligations at $6.1B. Historical annual obligations show a steady rise to $62B in FY25 and a drop to $45.6B in FY26. The FY2026 totals are partial because the period is fiscal year to date. This snapshot highlights which agencies, vendors, and industries account for the largest shares of federal spending in California during the current fiscal year to date.
How concentrated is federal buying in California by agency?
The Department of Defense leads federal buying with $24.9B in obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Energy and the Department of Homeland Security follow with $6.3B and $4.9B respectively. Other top buyers include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $2.9B and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $1.8B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $24.9B |
| Department of Energy | $6.3B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $4.9B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $2.9B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.8B |
| General Services Administration | $1.1B |
| Department of Agriculture | $1B |
| Department of the Interior | $555M |
| Department of Transportation | $515M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $509M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in California, obligating $24.9B (54.5% of the state total).
Which companies and industries capture the most federal dollars in California?
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC tops vendors with $3.4B in FY2026 to date, 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) leads industries with $6.1B, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction follows with $4B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $3.4B |
| NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $2.8B |
| FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.5B |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $1.8B |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.7B |
| BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1.3B |
| GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.2B |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | $1.2B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1B |
| THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION | $1B |
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC led all contractors in California with $3.4B, 7.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $6.1B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $5.3B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $4B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $3.4B |
| Engineering Services | $2.5B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $2.1B |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $1.9B |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $1.9B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $1.3B |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $1.1B |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in California, with $6.1B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $3.4B |
| 2 | NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $2.8B |
| 3 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $2.5B |
| 4 | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $1.8B |
| 5 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.7B |
| 6 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $1.3B |
| 7 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.2B |
| 8 | THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | $1.2B |
| 9 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1B |
| 10 | THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION | $1B |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $41.3B | 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 | $14.9B | Department of Energy |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $9B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION | $8.7B | 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 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $3.1B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $3.1B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 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 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.9B | Department of Defense |
| 21 | NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $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 has received $45.6B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 197,698 awards with an average award size of $231K. Obligations fell 26.5% year over year, and the FY2026 totals are partial because the period is fiscal year to date.
Which agencies award the most contracts in California?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in California, with $24.9B in obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Energy and the Department of Homeland Security are the next largest buyers at $6.3B and $4.9B respectively. NASA and the Department of Veterans Affairs are also among the top buyers at $2.9B and $1.8B.
Who are the largest federal contractors in California?
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC is the largest federal contractor in California with $3.4B in obligations in FY2026 to date. NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY and FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO follow with $2.8B and $2.5B. Other top contractors include SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. at $1.8B and CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at $1.7B.
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