Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Montana: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.3B
- Contract awards
- 8,264
- Average award size
- $161K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 15.9% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $691M |
| FY22 | $925M |
| FY23 | $1B |
| FY24 | $1.1B |
| FY25 | $1.1B |
| FY26 | $1.3B |
Obligations grew 15.9% year over year, from $1.1B in FY2025 to $1.3B in FY2026 to date.
Montana has $1.3B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Montana has 8,264 awards with an average award size of $161K, and obligations are up 15.9% year over year. Montana moved from $691M in FY21, to $925M in FY22, then to $1B in FY23, and to $1.1B in both FY24 and FY25 before reaching $1.3B in FY26. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in Montana and obligated $419M so far. The Department of Agriculture follows with $356M and the Department of Homeland Security follows with $190M. S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC is the largest vendor with $135M in obligations, followed by BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC with $80.6M and ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV with $58.9M. Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation is the largest industry by obligations with $198M, followed by Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with $155M and Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with $137M. Current-year totals are partial and represent fiscal year to date obligations.
What changed in Montana federal obligations over recent years?
Montana’s obligations rose from $691M in FY21 to $925M in FY22, then to $1B in FY23 and $1.1B in FY24 and FY25, before reaching $1.3B in FY26. Montana’s obligations are up 15.9% year over year for FY2026 to date. Montana’s average award size across those obligations is $161K. The total award count for FY2026 to date is 8,264.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $419M |
| Department of Agriculture | $356M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $190M |
| Department of the Interior | $112M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $87.6M |
| Department of Transportation | $84M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $32.2M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $16.1M |
| Department of Energy | $9.3M |
| General Services Administration | $7.4M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Montana, obligating $419M (31.6% of the state total).
Which agencies, vendors, and industries dominate the FY2026 to date picture?
The Department of Defense leads buying with $419M, then the Department of Agriculture with $356M and the Department of Homeland Security with $190M. S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC is the top vendor with $135M, followed by BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC with $80.6M and ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV with $58.9M. Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation has $198M in obligations, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction has $155M, and Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance has $137M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC | $135M |
| BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC | $80.6M |
| ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $58.9M |
| PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. | $57M |
| UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION | $47.4M |
| S & K AEROSPACE, LLC | $45M |
| NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | $41.1M |
| BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC | $34.4M |
| TETRA TECH, INC. | $30.4M |
| ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $26.4M |
S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC led all contractors in Montana with $135M, 10.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $198M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $155M |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $137M |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $96.9M |
| Engineering Services | $85.4M |
| Support Activities for Forestry | $63.1M |
| Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | $57M |
| Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) | $47.4M |
| Remediation Services | $40.9M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $37.2M |
Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation was the largest industry in Montana, with $198M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC | $135M |
| 2 | BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC | $80.6M |
| 3 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $58.9M |
| 4 | PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. | $57M |
| 5 | UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION | $47.4M |
| 6 | S & K AEROSPACE, LLC | $45M |
| 7 | NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | $41.1M |
| 8 | BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC | $34.4M |
| 9 | TETRA TECH, INC. | $30.4M |
| 10 | ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $26.4M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $381M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | $138M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 3 | S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC | $135M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 4 | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | $115M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | NW CONSTRUCTION, INC | $92.2M | Department of the Interior |
| 6 | PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. | $57M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | NW CONSTRUCTION, INC | $45M | Department of the Interior |
| 8 | SWANK ENTERPRISES, INC. | $42.9M | General Services Administration |
| 9 | JOHNSON SECURITY BUREAU, INC | $37.9M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 10 | TORRENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $37.8M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 11 | S2 CORPORATION | $34.4M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | MEB GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC | $33.1M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | TETRA TECH, INC. | $30.4M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION | $30M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | OLSSON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC, INC | $28.7M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | PAULSEN CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $26.9M | Department of the Interior |
| 17 | ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $26.4M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | S&K ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH, LLC | $26.2M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 19 | UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA | $25.9M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 20 | GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $24.5M | Department of Transportation |
| 21 | HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC. | $24.1M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | S&K MISSION SUPPORT, LLC | $24.1M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | PCI SUPPORT SERVICES LLC | $23.8M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | MOUNTAIN PACIFIC QUALITY HEALTH | $23.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 25 | S & K AEROSPACE, LLC | $22.9M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Montana?
Montana receives $1.3B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Montana has 8,264 awards with an average award size of $161K, and obligations are up 15.9% year over year. Montana moved from $691M in FY21 to $925M in FY22, $1B in FY23, and $1.1B in both FY24 and FY25 before reaching $1.3B.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Montana?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Montana, obligating $419M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Agriculture follows with $356M and the Department of Homeland Security follows with $190M. Other significant buyers include the Department of the Interior with $112M and the Department of Health and Human Services with $87.6M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Montana?
S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC is the largest federal contractor in Montana with $135M in obligations. BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC is next with $80.6M and ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV follows with $58.9M. Other top vendors include PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. with $57M and UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION with $47.4M.
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