Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Massachusetts: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $16.8B
- Contract awards
- 93,724
- Average award size
- $179K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 13.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $24.2B |
| FY22 | $17.9B |
| FY23 | $18.3B |
| FY24 | $17.8B |
| FY25 | $19.3B |
| FY26 | $16.8B |
Obligations fell 13.0% year over year, from $19.3B in FY2025 to $16.8B in FY2026 to date.
Massachusetts received $16.8B in contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 93,724 awards and the average award size was $179K. Obligations are down 13.0% year over year, and current-year totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress. Fiscal year obligations have ranged from $24.2B in FY21 to $16.8B in FY26, with intermediate totals of $17.9B in FY22, $18.3B in FY23, $17.8B in FY24, and $19.3B in FY25. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $13B in the current fiscal year to date. Commercial prime vendors in the state include large defense and research organizations. RAYTHEON COMPANY leads vendor receipts with $3.4B, followed by GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY at $1.3B and MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at $1.2B. Manufacturing and technical services sectors collect the largest industry shares, led by Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing at $3.3B and Engineering Services at $1.8B. The data reflect a concentrated defense presence alongside a strong research and engineering base.
How has federal contracting trended in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts obligations were $24.2B in FY21 and are $16.8B in FY26. Obligations moved through $17.9B in FY22, $18.3B in FY23, $17.8B in FY24, and $19.3B in FY25. Obligations are down 13.0% year over year in the current fiscal period.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $13B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $927M |
| Department of Transportation | $754M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $616M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $378M |
| Department of the Treasury | $327M |
| General Services Administration | $201M |
| Department of Justice | $117M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $99.9M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $93.3M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Massachusetts, obligating $13B (77.4% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries dominate contracting in Massachusetts?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $13B in obligations in FY2026 to date. The next largest buyers are the Department of Veterans Affairs at $927M, the Department of Transportation at $754M, and the Department of Health and Human Services at $616M. Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing is the largest industry at $3.3B, followed by Engineering Services at $1.8B and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) at $1.7B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.4B |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $1.3B |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.2B |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.2B |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $978M |
| THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $587M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $582M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $506M |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $431M |
| ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. | $346M |
RAYTHEON COMPANY led all contractors in Massachusetts with $3.4B, 20.4% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $3.3B |
| Engineering Services | $1.8B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $1.7B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $1.3B |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $1.2B |
| Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $943M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $724M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $534M |
| Kidney Dialysis Centers | $301M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $271M |
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing was the largest industry in Massachusetts, with $3.3B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.4B |
| 2 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $1.3B |
| 3 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.2B |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.2B |
| 5 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $978M |
| 6 | THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $587M |
| 7 | GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $582M |
| 8 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $506M |
| 9 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $431M |
| 10 | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. | $346M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $5.7B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $5.6B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.3B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.9B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.7B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | SEQIRUS INC | $1.4B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 11 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $1.3B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 12 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1B | Department of Defense |
| 21 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $932M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $906M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $886M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $871M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Massachusetts?
Massachusetts received $16.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 93,724 awards and the average award size was $179K. Obligations are down 13.0% year over year and fiscal year totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Massachusetts?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $13B in obligations in FY2026 to date. Other top buying agencies are the Department of Veterans Affairs at $927M, the Department of Transportation at $754M, and the Department of Health and Human Services at $616M. The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Treasury, and the General Services Administration follow with $378M, $327M, and $201M respectively.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Massachusetts?
RAYTHEON COMPANY is the largest federal contractor in Massachusetts with $3.4B in obligations in FY2026 to date. Other top vendors include GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY at $1.3B, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at $1.2B, and multiple additional RAYTHEON COMPANY entries at $1.2B, $978M, and $506M. THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. received $587M and GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. received $582M.
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