Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Kentucky: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $8.2B
- Contract awards
- 78,589
- Average award size
- $104K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 21.8% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $11.8B |
| FY22 | $11.9B |
| FY23 | $12.5B |
| FY24 | $12.3B |
| FY25 | $10.4B |
| FY26 | $8.2B |
Obligations fell 21.8% year over year, from $10.4B in FY2025 to $8.2B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contracts in Kentucky totaled $8.2B in FY2026 to date, with 78,589 awards and an average award size of $104K. Obligations fell 21.8% year over year. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $7.4B through the fiscal year to date. HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC is the largest vendor by dollar volume, receiving $5.5B in obligations. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is the largest industry by obligations at $5.5B, reflecting the concentration of insurance and health-related contracting in the state. Non-defense buying agencies with notable activity include the Department of the Treasury at $183M, the Department of Justice at $151M, and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $139M. Other sizable vendors include LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $550M and THALLE - BAUER LLC at $345M. Construction, manufacturing, and services industries also appear in the top NAICS list, with categories such as All Other Support Services at $555M and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction at $369M.
How concentrated is federal contracting in Kentucky?
The Department of Defense obligated $7.4B, representing the largest single-source buyer in the state. HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC and the Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers industry each received $5.5B, showing a high concentration of obligations in health insurance-related contracting. A small group of top vendors and industries account for a large share of the $8.2B total obligations. Other agencies and sectors provide supplemental, but much smaller, volumes of contracting activity.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $7.4B |
| Department of the Treasury | $183M |
| Department of Justice | $151M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $139M |
| General Services Administration | $62.6M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $48.8M |
| Department of Agriculture | $31.2M |
| Department of Transportation | $15.5M |
| Department of Energy | $14.9M |
| Department of Labor | $13.6M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Kentucky, obligating $7.4B (91.3% of the state total).
What changed year over year in Kentucky federal obligations?
Obligations fell 21.8% year over year for the fiscal year to date. Total obligations moved from $10.4B in FY25 to $8.2B in FY26. The drop corresponds with lower totals across several prior fiscal years where obligations ranged from $11.8B to $12.5B. Award count and average award size remain notable at 78,589 awards and $104K per award.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.5B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $550M |
| THALLE - BAUER LLC | $345M |
| WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | $167M |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $144M |
| DISMAS CHARITIES INC | $60.1M |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | $51.3M |
| BECHTEL PARSONS BLUE GRASS, A JOINT VENTURE | $50M |
| CREATION GARDENS, INC | $42M |
| PDS CONSULTANTS, INC | $37.6M |
HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC led all contractors in Kentucky with $5.5B, 67.9% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $5.5B |
| All Other Support Services | $555M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $369M |
| Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying | $167M |
| Iron and Steel Forging | $146M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $94M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $92M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $70.8M |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | $60.1M |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $58.3M |
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers was the largest industry in Kentucky, with $5.5B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.5B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $550M |
| 3 | THALLE - BAUER LLC | $345M |
| 4 | WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | $167M |
| 5 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $144M |
| 6 | DISMAS CHARITIES INC | $60.1M |
| 7 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | $51.3M |
| 8 | BECHTEL PARSONS BLUE GRASS, A JOINT VENTURE | $50M |
| 9 | CREATION GARDENS, INC | $42M |
| 10 | PDS CONSULTANTS, INC | $37.6M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $51.3B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $9.3B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | BECHTEL PARSONS BLUE GRASS, A JOINT VENTURE | $5B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | WALSH - TURNER JV II | $965M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | THALLE CONSTRUCTION CO INC | $405M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | THALLE - BAUER LLC | $345M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $345M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $203M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $203M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $190M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $146M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $137M | Department of Labor |
| 13 | CONCO, INC. | $137M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | BOEING SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT SUPPORT, LLC | $124M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY | $120M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $118M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | CITY LIGHT & POWER FTC LLC | $115M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | SENTURE LLC | $106M | Department of Transportation |
| 19 | HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 | $93M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | ANDRITZ HYDRO CORP | $80.4M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $79.4M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $74M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $72.6M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | CHOCTAW PREMIER SERVICES LLC | $70.5M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $69.9M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Kentucky?
Kentucky received $8.2B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The total reflects 78,589 awards with an average award size of $104K, and obligations fell 21.8% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Kentucky?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Kentucky. The Department of Defense obligated $7.4B in FY2026 to date, followed by the Department of the Treasury at $183M and the Department of Justice at $151M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Kentucky?
HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC is the largest federal contractor in Kentucky. HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC received $5.5B in obligations, followed by LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $550M and THALLE - BAUER LLC at $345M.
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