Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Connecticut: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $19.6B
- Contract awards
- 28,551
- Average award size
- $688K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 44.1% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $18.4B |
| FY22 | $22.3B |
| FY23 | $26B |
| FY24 | $20B |
| FY25 | $35.1B |
| FY26 | $19.6B |
Obligations fell 44.1% year over year, from $35.1B in FY2025 to $19.6B in FY2026 to date.
Connecticut has received $19.6B in federal contract obligations so far in FY2026, with 28,551 awards at an average award size of $688K. Obligations are down 44.1% year over year. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer in the state, obligating $19.1B of the total. ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION is the largest vendor, receiving $11.6B in FY2026 to date, followed by RTX CORPORATION at $3.9B and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION at $2.9B. Engineering Services is the largest industry by obligations at $7.1B, followed by Ship Building and Repairing at $4.6B and Aircraft Manufacturing at $3.2B. Historical obligations show variation across fiscal years, with FY21 at $18.4B, FY22 at $22.3B, FY23 at $26B, FY24 at $20B, and FY25 at $35.1B. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress. This snapshot highlights concentrated defense buying, large prime contractors tied to naval and aerospace work, and heavy spending in engineering and shipbuilding-related NAICS categories.
How have federal contract obligations in Connecticut changed over recent years?
Obligations by fiscal year moved through $18.4B in FY21, $22.3B in FY22, $26B in FY23, $20B in FY24, $35.1B in FY25, and $19.6B in FY26 to date. Obligations are down 44.1% year over year. The FY26 total is a fiscal year to date figure, so the current-year total is partial. The multi-year pattern shows large swings driven by single-agency and prime-vendor programs.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $19.1B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $216M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $149M |
| Department of Justice | $33.5M |
| General Services Administration | $23.4M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $21.5M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $17.3M |
| Department of Labor | $17.2M |
| Department of State | $12.9M |
| Social Security Administration | $7.1M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Connecticut, obligating $19.1B (97.2% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries drive Connecticut federal contracting right now?
The Department of Defense is the largest buying agency, obligating $19.1B in FY2026 to date. Engineering Services leads industries at $7.1B, Ship Building and Repairing follows at $4.6B, and Aircraft Manufacturing is next at $3.2B. Major vendors concentrate work in those sectors, with ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION at $11.6B, RTX CORPORATION at $3.9B, and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION at $2.9B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $11.6B |
| RTX CORPORATION | $3.9B |
| SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.9B |
| HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION | $120M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $69.2M |
| DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $58.3M |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $55.7M |
| TRIUMPH ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC | $50.9M |
| SONALYSTS INC | $50.4M |
| EMPRISE CORPORATION | $45.8M |
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION led all contractors in Connecticut with $11.6B, 59.0% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $7.1B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $4.6B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $3.2B |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $1.7B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $1.4B |
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $577M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $178M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $127M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $66.4M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $34.3M |
Engineering Services was the largest industry in Connecticut, with $7.1B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $11.6B |
| 2 | RTX CORPORATION | $3.9B |
| 3 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.9B |
| 4 | HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION | $120M |
| 5 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $69.2M |
| 6 | DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $58.3M |
| 7 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $55.7M |
| 8 | TRIUMPH ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC | $50.9M |
| 9 | SONALYSTS INC | $50.4M |
| 10 | EMPRISE CORPORATION | $45.8M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $34.9B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $31.2B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $20.4B | 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 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $5B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | RTX CORPORATION | $4.9B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $4.7B | 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 has received $19.6B in federal contract obligations so far in FY2026. The state has 28,551 awards at an average award size of $688K, and current-year totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Connecticut?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Connecticut, obligating $19.1B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Homeland Security follows at $216M, the Department of Veterans Affairs at $149M, and the Department of Justice at $33.5M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Connecticut?
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION is the largest federal contractor in Connecticut, receiving $11.6B in FY2026 to date. RTX CORPORATION is next at $3.9B, followed by SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION at $2.9B, and other top vendors include HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION at $120M and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $69.2M.
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