Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Colorado: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $10.3B
- Contract awards
- 17,692
- Average award size
- $582K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 36.1% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $12.8B |
| FY22 | $14B |
| FY23 | $14.9B |
| FY24 | $15B |
| FY25 | $16.1B |
| FY26 | $10.3B |
Obligations fell 36.1% year over year, from $16.1B in FY2025 to $10.3B in FY2026 to date.
Colorado's federal contract activity for FY2026 to date shows $10.3B in obligations across 17,692 awards, with an average award size of $582K. Colorado's obligations are down 36.1% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $5.9B. Other major buying agencies include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $924M, the Department of Veterans Affairs at $830M, and the Department of Energy at $707M. SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP are the top two vendors with $1.9B and $1.6B in obligations respectively. Key industry sectors by obligations include Aircraft Manufacturing at $1.5B, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) at $1.2B, and Engineering Services at $854M. Fiscal-year history shows obligations of $16.1B in FY25, $15B in FY24, $14.9B in FY23, $14B in FY22, and $12.8B in FY21, with the current FY26 total at $10.3B noted above.
How has Colorado's federal contracting trended so far in FY2026?
Colorado's federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date total $10.3B. Colorado's obligations are down 36.1% year over year. Colorado recorded $16.1B in FY25 and $15B in FY24, showing that FY26 to date is lower than the prior full fiscal years. The award count stands at 17,692 with an average award size of $582K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $5.9B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $924M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $830M |
| Department of Energy | $707M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $460M |
| General Services Administration | $403M |
| Department of Agriculture | $393M |
| Department of the Interior | $253M |
| Department of Justice | $132M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $76.3M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Colorado, obligating $5.9B (57.4% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries are the largest spenders in Colorado?
The Department of Defense is the largest buying agency with $5.9B in obligations. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Energy follow with $924M, $830M, and $707M respectively. Aircraft Manufacturing, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and Engineering Services lead industries with $1.5B, $1.2B, and $854M respectively. Facilities Support Services and Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing also appear among the top industries at $662M and $695M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $1.9B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1.6B |
| ALLIANCE FOR ENERGY INNOVATION, LLC | $648M |
| V3GATE, LLC | $450M |
| V2X SYSTEMS LLC | $264M |
| BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. | $254M |
| AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $229M |
| B.I. INCORPORATED | $208M |
| DAVITA INC. | $180M |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $162M |
SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC led all contractors in Colorado with $1.9B, 18.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $1.5B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $1.2B |
| Engineering Services | $854M |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $695M |
| Facilities Support Services | $662M |
| Research and Development in Biotechnology | $648M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $616M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $498M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $426M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $260M |
Aircraft Manufacturing was the largest industry in Colorado, with $1.5B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $1.9B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1.6B |
| 3 | ALLIANCE FOR ENERGY INNOVATION, LLC | $648M |
| 4 | V3GATE, LLC | $450M |
| 5 | V2X SYSTEMS LLC | $264M |
| 6 | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. | $254M |
| 7 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $229M |
| 8 | B.I. INCORPORATED | $208M |
| 9 | DAVITA INC. | $180M |
| 10 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $162M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $15.6B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 2 | ALLIANCE FOR ENERGY INNOVATION, LLC | $10.9B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $4.5B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | $4.5B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $4.5B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $4.1B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $4B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $3.4B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $2.5B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $2B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 11 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $675M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $656M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $607M | Department of Commerce |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $604M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | CACI NSS, LLC | $601M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | V3GATE, LLC | $577M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 19 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $544M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. | $534M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | BLUESTAQ LLC | $534M | General Services Administration |
| 22 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $524M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. | $483M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 24 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $443M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 25 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $442M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Colorado?
Colorado receives $10.3B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Colorado's obligations are down 36.1% year over year. The state had $16.1B in obligations in FY25 and $15B in FY24, indicating the current fiscal-year-to-date total is below recent full-year totals.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Colorado?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Colorado, obligating $5.9B. Other top buying agencies in Colorado for FY2026 to date include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $924M, the Department of Veterans Affairs at $830M, and the Department of Energy at $707M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Colorado?
SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP are the largest federal contractors in Colorado with $1.9B and $1.6B in obligations respectively. Other top vendors include ALLIANCE FOR ENERGY INNOVATION, LLC at $648M, V3GATE, LLC at $450M, and V2X SYSTEMS LLC at $264M.
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