Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Connecticut: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $18.3B
- Contract awards
- 23,423
- Average award size
- $781K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 48.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $18.4B |
| FY22 | $22.3B |
| FY23 | $26B |
| FY24 | $20B |
| FY25 | $35.1B |
| FY26 | $18.3B |
Obligations fell 48.0% year over year, from $35.1B in FY2025 to $18.3B in FY2026 to date.
Connecticut has $18.3B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The number of awards totals 23,423 and the average award size is $781K. Obligations are down 48.0% year over year. Fiscal history shows variation: FY21 obligations were $18.4B, FY22 obligations were $22.3B, FY23 obligations were $26B, FY24 obligations were $20B, and FY25 obligations were $35.1B. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $17.9B so far in FY2026. Engineering Services is the largest industry by obligations with $6.9B, followed by Ship Building and Repairing with $3.9B and Aircraft Manufacturing with $3.2B. ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION leads vendors with $10.8B in obligations, followed by RTX CORPORATION with $3.7B and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION with $2.8B. This snapshot covers partial current-year totals and reflects contract obligations recorded through the fiscal year to date.
What changed in Connecticut federal contracting this year?
Connecticut has $18.3B in FY2026 to date obligations, down 48.0% year over year. The award count is 23,423 and the average award size is $781K. Year-to-year totals show large swings from FY21 through FY25, peaking at $35.1B in FY25 before the current-year level.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $17.9B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $110M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $108M |
| Department of Justice | $31M |
| Department of Labor | $17.2M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $15.5M |
| General Services Administration | $15.2M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $10.9M |
| Department of State | $7.4M |
| Department of Agriculture | $5.9M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Connecticut, obligating $17.9B (98.1% of the state total).
Who are the biggest buyers and industries in Connecticut?
The Department of Defense obligated $17.9B in FY2026 to date, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs with $110M and the Department of Homeland Security with $108M. Engineering Services leads industries with $6.9B, Ship Building and Repairing follows with $3.9B, and Aircraft Manufacturing has $3.2B in obligations. ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION is the top vendor with $10.8B, followed by RTX CORPORATION with $3.7B and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION with $2.8B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $10.8B |
| RTX CORPORATION | $3.7B |
| SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.8B |
| HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION | $107M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $68.7M |
| DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $57.1M |
| SONALYSTS INC | $47.2M |
| EMPRISE CORPORATION | $39.6M |
| BRICAN, INC. | $27.2M |
| TRIUMPH ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC | $24.3M |
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION led all contractors in Connecticut with $10.8B, 59.1% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $6.9B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $3.9B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $3.2B |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $1.6B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $1.3B |
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $539M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $147M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $70.2M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $64.6M |
| Remediation Services | $27.6M |
Engineering Services was the largest industry in Connecticut, with $6.9B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $10.8B |
| 2 | RTX CORPORATION | $3.7B |
| 3 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.8B |
| 4 | HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION | $107M |
| 5 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $68.7M |
| 6 | DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $57.1M |
| 7 | SONALYSTS INC | $47.2M |
| 8 | EMPRISE CORPORATION | $39.6M |
| 9 | BRICAN, INC. | $27.2M |
| 10 | TRIUMPH ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC | $24.3M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $34.9B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $31.1B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $20.2B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $16.2B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $10B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | RTX CORPORATION | $7.5B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $7.1B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6.1B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $5.6B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | RTX CORPORATION | $4.9B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $4.7B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $4.6B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3.9B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3.5B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3.4B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $3.1B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | RTX CORPORATION | $2.8B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | RTX CORPORATION | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 21 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.3B | Department of Defense |
| 23 | RTX CORPORATION | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 24 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 25 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Connecticut?
Connecticut receives $18.3B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 23,423 awards with an average award size of $781K, and obligations are down 48.0% year over year. Historical annual obligations were $18.4B in FY21, $22.3B in FY22, $26B in FY23, $20B in FY24, and $35.1B in FY25.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Connecticut?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Connecticut, obligating $17.9B in FY2026 to date. The next largest buying agencies are the Department of Veterans Affairs with $110M and the Department of Homeland Security with $108M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Connecticut?
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION is the largest federal contractor in Connecticut with $10.8B in obligations in FY2026 to date. Other top vendors include RTX CORPORATION with $3.7B and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION with $2.8B.
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