Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Michigan: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $5.4B
- Contract awards
- 152,303
- Average award size
- $35.8K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 17.5% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $6.8B |
| FY22 | $9B |
| FY23 | $8.4B |
| FY24 | $8B |
| FY25 | $6.6B |
| FY26 | $5.4B |
Obligations fell 17.5% year over year, from $6.6B in FY2025 to $5.4B in FY2026 to date.
Michigan saw $5.4B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Award activity reached 152,303 awards, with an average award size of $35.8K. Obligations fell 17.5% year over year. The Department of Defense obligated $2.7B in Michigan, and the General Services Administration obligated $1.9B. Automobile Manufacturing is the largest industry by obligations at $1.8B, followed by Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing at $1.3B. GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. is the top vendor with $1.3B in obligations, and FORD MOTOR CO follows with $678M. Historical obligations show FY21 at $6.8B, FY22 at $9B, FY23 at $8.4B, FY24 at $8B, FY25 at $6.6B, and FY26 at $5.4B. The top ten buying agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $211M, the Department of Homeland Security at $205M, and other agencies that range down to the Department of Housing and Urban Development at $28.2M. The top industries beyond the leaders include Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing at $149M and Petroleum Refineries at $143M.
How concentrated is federal spending in Michigan?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $2.7B in obligations, and the General Services Administration is the second largest with $1.9B. The top vendor, GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC., accounts for $1.3B while the largest industry, Automobile Manufacturing, accounts for $1.8B. Total obligations for FY26 to date are $5.4B, with 152,303 awards and an average award size of $35.8K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $2.7B |
| General Services Administration | $1.9B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $211M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $205M |
| Department of Agriculture | $119M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $103M |
| Department of Justice | $61.1M |
| Department of Commerce | $47.4M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $44.3M |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | $28.2M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Michigan, obligating $2.7B (48.8% of the state total).
How has Michigan’s federal contracting trended recently?
Obligations in FY26 to date are $5.4B, down 17.5% year over year. Historical obligations were $6.8B in FY21, $9B in FY22, $8.4B in FY23, $8B in FY24, and $6.6B in FY25. The year-to-date totals are partial for the fiscal year.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $1.3B |
| FORD MOTOR CO | $678M |
| GENERAL MOTORS LLC | $626M |
| FCA US LLC | $507M |
| AVFUEL CORP | $143M |
| AMERICAN RHEINMETALL VEHICLES, LLC | $113M |
| ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC | $102M |
| THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $92.1M |
| RENK AMERICA LLC | $84.5M |
| TRILLAMED LLC | $77.8M |
GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. led all contractors in Michigan with $1.3B, 24.3% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Automobile Manufacturing | $1.8B |
| Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing | $1.3B |
| Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing | $149M |
| Petroleum Refineries | $143M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $105M |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $102M |
| Engineering Services | $89.1M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $87.1M |
| General Automotive Repair | $69.4M |
| Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | $68.6M |
Automobile Manufacturing was the largest industry in Michigan, with $1.8B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $1.3B |
| 2 | FORD MOTOR CO | $678M |
| 3 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | $626M |
| 4 | FCA US LLC | $507M |
| 5 | AVFUEL CORP | $143M |
| 6 | AMERICAN RHEINMETALL VEHICLES, LLC | $113M |
| 7 | ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC | $102M |
| 8 | THE GEO GROUP, INC. | $92.1M |
| 9 | RENK AMERICA LLC | $84.5M |
| 10 | TRILLAMED LLC | $77.8M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOKOSING ALBERICI TRAYLOR, LLC | $1.9B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | RENK AMERICA LLC | $903M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $775M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $762M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $713M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | AMERICAN RHEINMETALL VEHICLES, LLC | $698M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $679M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $548M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $524M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $489M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $433M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $411M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $391M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $379M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $375M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND AND ARMAMENTS L.P. | $365M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $363M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | LOC PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LLC | $294M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $292M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $278M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $275M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $222M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Michigan?
Michigan received $5.4B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Total award activity in the state reached 152,303 awards, with an average award size of $35.8K, and obligations were down 17.5% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Michigan?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Michigan with $2.7B in obligations, followed by the General Services Administration with $1.9B. Other top buying agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $211M and the Department of Homeland Security at $205M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Michigan?
GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. is the largest federal contractor in Michigan with $1.3B in obligations. FORD MOTOR CO and GENERAL MOTORS LLC are the next largest vendors with $678M and $626M respectively.
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