Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Minnesota: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.5B
- Contract awards
- 25,791
- Average award size
- $58.7K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 39.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $2.6B |
| FY22 | $2.4B |
| FY23 | $2.7B |
| FY24 | $3B |
| FY25 | $2.5B |
| FY26 | $1.5B |
Obligations fell 39.2% year over year, from $2.5B in FY2025 to $1.5B in FY2026 to date.
Minnesota recorded $1.5B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The state had 25,791 awards with an average award size of $58.7K, and obligations fell 39.2% year over year. Obligations have varied across the last six fiscal years: FY21 $2.6B, FY22 $2.4B, FY23 $2.7B, FY24 $3B, FY25 $2.5B, and FY26 $1.5B. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer so far in FY2026, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Agriculture. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION leads vendors by obligations, followed by MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC and BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing is the largest industry by obligations, followed by Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and Cheese Manufacturing. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date).
What changed in Minnesota federal contracting year over year?
Obligations fell 39.2% year over year. FY26 obligations are $1.5B compared with prior fiscal years that ranged from $2.4B to $3B. The average award size in FY2026 to date is $58.7K across 25,791 awards. These figures reflect contract obligations through FY2026 to date, a partial fiscal-year total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $468M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $255M |
| Department of Agriculture | $253M |
| General Services Administration | $143M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $127M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $70.3M |
| Department of Justice | $67.6M |
| Department of the Interior | $36.8M |
| Social Security Administration | $17.7M |
| Department of Transportation | $10.9M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Minnesota, obligating $468M (30.9% of the state total).
Who are the biggest buyers and industries in Minnesota this fiscal year?
The Department of Defense obligated $468M, the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $255M, and the Department of Agriculture obligated $253M in FY2026 to date. Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing accounts for $185M in obligations, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction accounts for $126M, and Cheese Manufacturing accounts for $95M. Those agencies and industries drive the largest shares of obligations in the state for FY2026 to date.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $185M |
| MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | $106M |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $67.3M |
| AGILITI HEALTH INC | $63.3M |
| ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC | $53.8M |
| CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. | $51.5M |
| JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC | $43.6M |
| BONGARDS CREAMERIES | $34.4M |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $30.8M |
| WESCOTT AGRI PRODUCTS, INC | $29.9M |
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION led all contractors in Minnesota with $185M, 12.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $185M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $126M |
| Cheese Manufacturing | $95M |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $63.8M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $48.6M |
| Engineering Services | $45M |
| Poultry Processing | $44.2M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $42.5M |
| Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | $42M |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $40.1M |
Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing was the largest industry in Minnesota, with $185M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $185M |
| 2 | MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | $106M |
| 3 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $67.3M |
| 4 | AGILITI HEALTH INC | $63.3M |
| 5 | ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC | $53.8M |
| 6 | CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. | $51.5M |
| 7 | JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC | $43.6M |
| 8 | BONGARDS CREAMERIES | $34.4M |
| 9 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $30.8M |
| 10 | WESCOTT AGRI PRODUCTS, INC | $29.9M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITEDHEALTH MILITARY & VETERANS SERVICES, LLC | $13.1B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $589M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | AGILITI HEALTH INC | $384M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $378M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | NATIONAL RECOVERIES INC | $326M | Department of Education |
| 7 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $274M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $248M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC | $224M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC | $223M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $203M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $176M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $159M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $151M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $147M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $131M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $110M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | $106M | General Services Administration |
| 19 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $99.9M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $86.6M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $85.2M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $75.4M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $71M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $66.3M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | EDUCATION & TRAINING RESOURCES LLC | $56.7M | Department of Labor |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Minnesota?
Minnesota received $1.5B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The state recorded 25,791 awards with an average award size of $58.7K, and obligations fell 39.2% year over year. Historical fiscal-year obligations include FY21 $2.6B, FY22 $2.4B, FY23 $2.7B, FY24 $3B, and FY25 $2.5B.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Minnesota?
The Department of Defense awarded the most contracts in Minnesota, obligating $468M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $255M and the Department of Agriculture obligated $253M. The General Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, and other agencies round out the top buying agencies for the state.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Minnesota?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION is the largest federal contractor in Minnesota for FY2026 to date with $185M in obligations. MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC obligated $106M and BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. obligated $67.3M. Other top vendors include AGILITI HEALTH INC at $63.3M and ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC at $53.8M.
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