Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Massachusetts: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $14.2B
- Contract awards
- 79,636
- Average award size
- $178K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 26.5% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $24.2B |
| FY22 | $17.9B |
| FY23 | $18.3B |
| FY24 | $17.8B |
| FY25 | $19.3B |
| FY26 | $14.2B |
Obligations fell 26.5% year over year, from $19.3B in FY2025 to $14.2B in FY2026 to date.
Massachusetts federal contract obligations are $14.2B in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 79,636 awards with an average award size of $178K. Obligations fell 26.5% year over year. The FY2026 total is a partial fiscal year to date figure and follows annual totals of $24.2B in FY21, $17.9B in FY22, $18.3B in FY23, $17.8B in FY24, and $19.3B in FY25. The Department of Defense is the largest buying agency with $11B in obligations for FY2026 to date. RAYTHEON COMPANY appears multiple times among the top vendors with awards of $3.4B, $1B, $479M, and $443M. Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing is the largest industry by obligations at $3B, followed by Engineering Services at $1.6B and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) at $1.4B. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial fiscal year to date.
How have Massachusetts federal contract obligations changed recently?
Obligations for Massachusetts are $14.2B in FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 26.5% year over year. Fiscal-year history shows $24.2B in FY21, $17.9B in FY22, $18.3B in FY23, $17.8B in FY24, and $19.3B in FY25. The FY2026 total is a partial fiscal year to date figure.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $11B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $830M |
| Department of Transportation | $709M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $473M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $318M |
| Department of the Treasury | $279M |
| General Services Administration | $120M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $87.3M |
| Department of Justice | $87.1M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $85.7M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Massachusetts, obligating $11B (77.4% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries drive federal contracting in Massachusetts?
The Department of Defense obligated $11B in FY2026 to date. The top industries by obligations are Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing at $3B, Engineering Services at $1.6B, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) at $1.4B. Other notable buying agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $830M and the Department of Transportation at $709M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.4B |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $1.3B |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1B |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $963M |
| THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $537M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $479M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $460M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $443M |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $299M |
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS INC | $269M |
RAYTHEON COMPANY led all contractors in Massachusetts with $3.4B, 23.7% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $3B |
| Engineering Services | $1.6B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $1.4B |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $1.2B |
| Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $938M |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $790M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $549M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $394M |
| Kidney Dialysis Centers | $301M |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $237M |
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing was the largest industry in Massachusetts, with $3B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.4B |
| 2 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $1.3B |
| 3 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1B |
| 4 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $963M |
| 5 | THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $537M |
| 6 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $479M |
| 7 | GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $460M |
| 8 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $443M |
| 9 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $299M |
| 10 | FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS INC | $269M |
| 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 | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SEQIRUS INC | $1.4B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 10 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $1.3B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 11 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $920M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $892M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $863M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $842M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $834M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $774M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Massachusetts?
Massachusetts receives $14.2B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 79,636 awards with an average award size of $178K. Fiscal-year history lists $24.2B in FY21, $17.9B in FY22, $18.3B in FY23, $17.8B in FY24, and $19.3B in FY25.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Massachusetts?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Massachusetts, with $11B in obligations for FY2026 to date. Other top buying agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $830M, the Department of Transportation at $709M, and the Department of Health and Human Services at $473M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Massachusetts?
RAYTHEON COMPANY is the largest federal contractor presence in Massachusetts by several listings, with awards of $3.4B, $1B, $479M, and $443M in FY2026 to date. Other large vendors include GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY at $1.3B, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at $963M, and THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. at $537M.
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