Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Kentucky: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $8.8B
- Contract awards
- 83,354
- Average award size
- $105K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 16.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $11.8B |
| FY22 | $11.9B |
| FY23 | $12.5B |
| FY24 | $12.3B |
| FY25 | $10.4B |
| FY26 | $8.8B |
Obligations fell 16.0% year over year, from $10.4B in FY2025 to $8.8B in FY2026 to date.
Kentucky has $8.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 83,354 awards with an average award size of $105K, and obligations fell 16.0% year over year. Totals are fiscal year to date and therefore partial. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $7.9B. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is the largest industry by obligations, receiving $5.6B. HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC is the largest vendor by obligations at $5.6B, followed by LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $618M and THALLE - BAUER LLC at $378M. Recent fiscal-year history shows obligations peaked at $12.5B in FY23 and then moved to $12.3B in FY24, $10.4B in FY25, and $8.8B in FY26 to date. Other notable buying agencies include the Department of the Treasury with $203M and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $178M. Industries beyond insurance with material obligations include All Other Support Services at $623M and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction at $403M.
What changed in federal contract spending year over year?
Obligations fell 16.0% year over year. Fiscal history shows obligations at $12.5B in FY23, $12.3B in FY24, $10.4B in FY25, and $8.8B in FY26 to date. The average award size in FY2026 to date is $105K and award volume is 83,354 awards.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $7.9B |
| Department of the Treasury | $203M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $178M |
| Department of Justice | $158M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $75.8M |
| General Services Administration | $68.3M |
| Department of Agriculture | $34.8M |
| Department of the Interior | $23.2M |
| Department of Labor | $20.9M |
| Department of Energy | $18.3M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Kentucky, obligating $7.9B (90.3% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors dominate Kentucky federal contracts?
The Department of Defense obligated $7.9B in FY2026 to date. HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC received $5.6B, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION received $618M, and THALLE - BAUER LLC received $378M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.6B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $618M |
| THALLE - BAUER LLC | $378M |
| WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | $186M |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $173M |
| FIBROTEX USA INC | $73.9M |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | $64.6M |
| DISMAS CHARITIES INC | $60.3M |
| CFM INTERNATIONAL INC | $49.8M |
| CREATION GARDENS, INC | $46.2M |
HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC led all contractors in Kentucky with $5.6B, 64.3% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $5.6B |
| All Other Support Services | $623M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $403M |
| Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying | $186M |
| Iron and Steel Forging | $146M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $122M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $109M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $84.9M |
| Textile Bag and Canvas Mills | $74.9M |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $64.6M |
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers was the largest industry in Kentucky, with $5.6B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.6B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $618M |
| 3 | THALLE - BAUER LLC | $378M |
| 4 | WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | $186M |
| 5 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $173M |
| 6 | FIBROTEX USA INC | $73.9M |
| 7 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | $64.6M |
| 8 | DISMAS CHARITIES INC | $60.3M |
| 9 | CFM INTERNATIONAL INC | $49.8M |
| 10 | CREATION GARDENS, INC | $46.2M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $51.3B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $9.4B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | BECHTEL PARSONS BLUE GRASS, A JOINT VENTURE | $5B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | WALSH - TURNER JV II | $971M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | THALLE CONSTRUCTION CO INC | $406M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | THALLE - BAUER LLC | $378M | 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 | $118M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $110M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | CONCO, INC. | $106M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | SENTURE LLC | $106M | Department of Transportation |
| 21 | HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 | $93.6M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | ANDRITZ HYDRO CORP | $80.4M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | CHOCTAW PREMIER SERVICES LLC | $79.6M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $79.4M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $74M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Kentucky?
Kentucky received $8.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 83,354 awards with an average award size of $105K, and obligations fell 16.0% year over year. Totals are fiscal year to date and therefore partial.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Kentucky?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Kentucky, obligating $7.9B in FY2026 to date. Other top buying agencies include the Department of the Treasury at $203M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $178M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Kentucky?
HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC is the largest federal contractor in Kentucky with $5.6B in obligations. Other large contractors include LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $618M and THALLE - BAUER LLC at $378M.
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