Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Louisiana: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $4.9B
- Contract awards
- 21,375
- Average award size
- $229K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 3.0% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $4B |
| FY22 | $3.7B |
| FY23 | $4.5B |
| FY24 | $3.9B |
| FY25 | $4.8B |
| FY26 | $4.9B |
Obligations grew 3.0% year over year, from $4.8B in FY2025 to $4.9B in FY2026 to date.
FY2026 to date federal contract obligations in Louisiana total $4.9B. The state has received 21,375 awards so far, with an average award size of $229K, and obligations are up 3.0% year over year. Totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress. Ship Building and Repairing is the largest industry by obligations at $2.6B, and the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense are the top two buying agencies at $2.4B and $1.7B respectively. BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. is the top vendor with $2.2B in obligations, followed by STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. at $430M and PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. at $420M. The concentration in vessel construction and related services is the primary driver of the state's federal contracting picture in FY2026 to date.
How has federal contracting in Louisiana changed year over year?
Obligations are up 3.0% year over year in FY2026 to date. Total obligations for FY2026 to date are $4.9B, compared with $4.8B in FY25 and $3.9B in FY24. The state has issued 21,375 awards so far and the average award size is $229K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | $2.4B |
| Department of Defense | $1.7B |
| Department of Energy | $264M |
| Department of Agriculture | $98.5M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $85.4M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $68.7M |
| Department of Transportation | $43.8M |
| Department of Justice | $41.7M |
| Department of the Interior | $40.5M |
| Department of Commerce | $35.7M |
Department of Homeland Security was the top federal buyer in Louisiana, obligating $2.4B (49.9% of the state total).
Which industries and vendors dominate federal spending in Louisiana?
Ship Building and Repairing dominates with $2.6B in obligations. BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. is the largest vendor at $2.2B, and the next largest vendors are STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. at $430M and PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. at $420M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.2B |
| STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. | $430M |
| PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. | $420M |
| CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C | $158M |
| TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $154M |
| PLACID REFINING COMPANY LLC | $144M |
| VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $68.5M |
| HORNBECK OFFSHORE OPERATORS LLC | $65.4M |
| NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $59.3M |
| THE ARORA GROUP, INC. | $51.9M |
BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. led all contractors in Louisiana with $2.2B, 45.1% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Ship Building and Repairing | $2.6B |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $466M |
| Facilities Support Services | $405M |
| Petroleum Refineries | $152M |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | $90.1M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $71.4M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | $68.5M |
| Engineering Services | $59.9M |
| Remediation Services | $58.8M |
| Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation | $56.1M |
Ship Building and Repairing was the largest industry in Louisiana, with $2.6B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.2B |
| 2 | STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. | $430M |
| 3 | PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. | $420M |
| 4 | CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C | $158M |
| 5 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $154M |
| 6 | PLACID REFINING COMPANY LLC | $144M |
| 7 | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $68.5M |
| 8 | HORNBECK OFFSHORE OPERATORS LLC | $65.4M |
| 9 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $59.3M |
| 10 | THE ARORA GROUP, INC. | $51.9M |
| 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 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.1B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 4 | FLUOR FEDERAL PETROLEUM OPERATIONS, LLC | $2B | Department of Energy |
| 5 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $992M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $663M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. | $430M | Department of Energy |
| 9 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $424M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. | $420M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C | $374M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, LLC | $358M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | THOMA-SEA MARINE CONSTRUCTORS, L.L.C. | $331M | Department of Commerce |
| 14 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $270M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $163M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | SAFESOURCE DIRECT LLC | $145M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 17 | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $143M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $141M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | GREENUP-CAJUN JV LLC | $140M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $137M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | COAST PROFESSIONAL, INC. | $131M | Department of the Treasury |
| 22 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $120M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 23 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $116M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $113M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | BIRDON AMERICA INC | $106M | Department of Homeland Security |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Louisiana?
Louisiana receives $4.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state has 21,375 awards so far and an average award size of $229K. Obligations are up 3.0% year over year and totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Louisiana?
The Department of Homeland Security awards the most contracts in Louisiana, obligating $2.4B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense is second at $1.7B. Other top buying agencies include the Department of Energy at $264M and the Department of Agriculture at $98.5M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Louisiana?
BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. is the largest federal contractor in Louisiana, with $2.2B in obligations. STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. follows at $430M and PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. follows at $420M. Ship Building and Repairing is the largest industry by obligations at $2.6B.
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