Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Louisiana: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $5.6B
- Contract awards
- 23,788
- Average award size
- $235K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 17.6% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $4B |
| FY22 | $3.7B |
| FY23 | $4.5B |
| FY24 | $3.9B |
| FY25 | $4.8B |
| FY26 | $5.6B |
Obligations grew 17.6% year over year, from $4.8B in FY2025 to $5.6B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract activity in Louisiana for FY2026 to date totals $5.6B in obligations across 23,788 awards, with an average award size of $235K and obligations up 17.6% year over year. Ship Building and Repairing is the largest industry by obligations at $2.7B, supported by large prime awards to named shipbuilders. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense are the two biggest buying agencies, with $2.5B and $2B in obligations respectively. BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. is the top vendor with $2.3B, followed by STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. and PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. at $430M and $420M. Other notable industry categories include Facilities Support Services at $561M and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction at $534M. This snapshot covers partial fiscal-year totals and reflects where federal dollars have concentrated in the state so far this fiscal year.
What drove FY2026 federal obligations in Louisiana?
Ship Building and Repairing drove a large share of obligations, totaling $2.7B. Major shipbuilding vendors, led by BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. at $2.3B, captured much of that industry spend.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | $2.5B |
| Department of Defense | $2B |
| Department of Energy | $379M |
| Department of Agriculture | $151M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $109M |
| Department of the Interior | $98.9M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $85.2M |
| Department of Transportation | $67.6M |
| Department of Justice | $53.2M |
| Department of the Treasury | $41.3M |
Department of Homeland Security was the top federal buyer in Louisiana, obligating $2.5B (44.2% of the state total).
How concentrated are obligations across agencies and vendors?
The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense together account for the bulk of buying, at $2.5B and $2B respectively. A small set of vendors and industries account for a large portion of the total obligations, as shown by the top vendors and top industries lists.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.3B |
| STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. | $430M |
| PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. | $420M |
| PLACID REFINING COMPANY LLC | $173M |
| CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C | $158M |
| TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $151M |
| HORNBECK OFFSHORE OPERATORS LLC | $81.7M |
| NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $75.9M |
| VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $68.5M |
| CHAND, L.L.C. | $56.8M |
BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. led all contractors in Louisiana with $2.3B, 41.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Ship Building and Repairing | $2.7B |
| Facilities Support Services | $561M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $534M |
| Petroleum Refineries | $181M |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | $117M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $112M |
| Remediation Services | $71M |
| Engineering Services | $70.9M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | $68.5M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $65.4M |
Ship Building and Repairing was the largest industry in Louisiana, with $2.7B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.3B |
| 2 | STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. | $430M |
| 3 | PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. | $420M |
| 4 | PLACID REFINING COMPANY LLC | $173M |
| 5 | CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C | $158M |
| 6 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $151M |
| 7 | HORNBECK OFFSHORE OPERATORS LLC | $81.7M |
| 8 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $75.9M |
| 9 | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $68.5M |
| 10 | CHAND, L.L.C. | $56.8M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $2.9B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 2 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.1B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 3 | FLUOR FEDERAL PETROLEUM OPERATIONS, LLC | $2.1B | Department of Energy |
| 4 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.1B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 5 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $993M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | PCCP CONSTRUCTORS A JOINT VENTURE | $757M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $663M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $519M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $462M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. | $430M | Department of Energy |
| 12 | PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. | $420M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C | $374M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, LLC | $358M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | THOMA-SEA MARINE CONSTRUCTORS, L.L.C. | $331M | Department of Commerce |
| 16 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $270M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $163M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | SAFESOURCE DIRECT LLC | $145M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 19 | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $143M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $143M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | GREENUP-CAJUN JV LLC | $140M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | COAST PROFESSIONAL, INC. | $139M | Department of the Treasury |
| 23 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $136M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 24 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $136M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $120M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Louisiana?
Louisiana received $5.6B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Those obligations came through 23,788 awards with an average award size of $235K, and obligations are up 17.6% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Louisiana?
The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense award the most contracts in Louisiana. The Department of Homeland Security obligated $2.5B and the Department of Defense obligated $2B in FY2026 to date, followed by the Department of Energy at $379M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Louisiana?
BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. is the largest federal contractor in Louisiana by obligations. BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. obligated $2.3B, followed by STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. at $430M and PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. at $420M.
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