Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Mississippi: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $6B
- Contract awards
- 85,905
- Average award size
- $69.7K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 25.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $4.9B |
| FY22 | $5B |
| FY23 | $8.7B |
| FY24 | $6.3B |
| FY25 | $8B |
| FY26 | $6B |
Obligations fell 25.2% year over year, from $8B in FY2025 to $6B in FY2026 to date.
Mississippi has $6B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 85,905 awards, with an average award size of $69.7K, and obligations fell 25.2% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $5B so far. Ship Building and Repairing is the largest industry by obligations at $3.7B. Top vendors reflect that concentration: HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED received $3.6B, dwarfing other vendors such as V2X AEROSPACE LLC at $466M and NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC at $109M. Other notable agency buys include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $350M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $161M. Facilities Support Services, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, and Industrial Building Construction also appear among the top industries, with respective obligations of $169M, $155M, and $115M. These figures are partial because FY2026 is still in progress, and they represent contract obligations recorded through the fiscal year to date.
What explains the current FY2026 total?
The Department of Defense obligated $5B, which accounts for the majority of the $6B total. Ship Building and Repairing accounted for $3.7B of obligations, concentrating spending in one industry. Obligations fell 25.2% year over year, so the current total reflects both large DoD and shipbuilding awards and an overall downshift versus the prior year. FY2026 totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $5B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $350M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $161M |
| Department of Agriculture | $86M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $79.3M |
| Department of Commerce | $67.6M |
| Department of Justice | $66.9M |
| General Services Administration | $45.4M |
| Department of Labor | $31.8M |
| Department of the Interior | $30.1M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Mississippi, obligating $5B (83.8% of the state total).
Which agencies, industries, and vendors dominate Mississippi federal contracting?
The Department of Defense is the top buyer at $5B, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $350M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $161M. Ship Building and Repairing leads industries with $3.7B, followed by Other Support Activities for Air Transportation at $507M and Facilities Support Services at $169M. HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED is the largest vendor at $3.6B, with V2X AEROSPACE LLC at $466M and NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC at $109M rounding out the top vendors.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.6B |
| V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $466M |
| NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $109M |
| M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $86.5M |
| TAYLOR DEFENSE PRODUCTS, LLC | $70.8M |
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $56.3M |
| NOBLE SUPPLY & LOGISTICS, LLC | $53M |
| HEALTHEON, INC | $43.1M |
| JBW GROUP LLC | $37.1M |
| TENAX AEROSPACE LLC | $37M |
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED led all contractors in Mississippi with $3.6B, 60.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Ship Building and Repairing | $3.7B |
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $507M |
| Facilities Support Services | $169M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $155M |
| Industrial Building Construction | $115M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $95.2M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $67.6M |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | $66.6M |
| Engineering Services | $55.3M |
| Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing | $51.5M |
Ship Building and Repairing was the largest industry in Mississippi, with $3.7B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.6B |
| 2 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $466M |
| 3 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $109M |
| 4 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $86.5M |
| 5 | TAYLOR DEFENSE PRODUCTS, LLC | $70.8M |
| 6 | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $56.3M |
| 7 | NOBLE SUPPLY & LOGISTICS, LLC | $53M |
| 8 | HEALTHEON, INC | $43.1M |
| 9 | JBW GROUP LLC | $37.1M |
| 10 | TENAX AEROSPACE LLC | $37M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $8.3B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $4.7B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.4B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.3B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.2B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $2.2B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING, LLC | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SYNCOM SPACE SERVICES LLC | $817M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 10 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $807M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $562M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $560M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | SYNCOM SPACE SERVICES LLC | $392M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 14 | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $378M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $363M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $344M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING, LLC | $337M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $310M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | OLIN WINCHESTER, LLC | $310M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $306M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $278M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $244M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $223M | Department of Justice |
| 24 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $206M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $202M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Mississippi?
Mississippi received $6B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 85,905 awards, an average award size of $69.7K, and obligations fell 25.2% year over year. These totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Mississippi?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Mississippi, obligating $5B in FY2026 to date. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is second at $350M and the Department of Veterans Affairs is third at $161M. Together these agencies account for the largest shares of the state's obligations.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Mississippi?
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED is the largest federal contractor in Mississippi with $3.6B in obligations. V2X AEROSPACE LLC is second at $466M and NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC is third at $109M. The top vendors reflect heavy shipbuilding and defense-related work in the state.
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