Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Montana: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $948M
- Contract awards
- 6,260
- Average award size
- $152K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 17.3% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $691M |
| FY22 | $925M |
| FY23 | $1B |
| FY24 | $1.1B |
| FY25 | $1.1B |
| FY26 | $948M |
Obligations fell 17.3% year over year, from $1.1B in FY2025 to $948M in FY2026 to date.
Montana federal contract obligations are $948M for FY2026 to date. Award activity includes 6,260 actions with an average award size of $152K, and obligations fell 17.3% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buying agency with $324M, followed by the Department of Agriculture with $233M and the Department of Homeland Security with $170M. Contracting in FY2026 to date concentrates in a few industries: Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation leads with $144M, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance follows with $137M, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction accounts for $123M. Top vendors reflect those industry concentrations: S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC received $135M, ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV received $58.8M, and PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. received $57M. Year-by-year obligations show growth through FY25 then a partial-year pullback: FY21 was $691M, FY22 was $925M, FY23 was $1B, FY24 was $1.1B, FY25 was $1.1B, and FY26 is $948M. These figures are contract obligations and the FY2026 total is a fiscal year to date figure.
How did FY2026 obligations compare with recent years?
Montana obligations in FY26 are $948M, which follows a multi-year rise that peaked at $1.1B in FY24 and FY25. FY21 was $691M, FY22 was $925M, and FY23 was $1B. Obligations fell 17.3% year over year into the FY2026 to date total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $324M |
| Department of Agriculture | $233M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $170M |
| Department of the Interior | $84.9M |
| Department of Transportation | $44.8M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $43M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $29.2M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $10.7M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $3.5M |
| Department of Justice | $3.4M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Montana, obligating $324M (34.1% of the state total).
Which agencies, industries, and vendors dominate FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense leads buyers with $324M, followed by the Department of Agriculture with $233M and the Department of Homeland Security with $170M. Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction are the top industries at $144M, $137M, and $123M respectively. S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC, ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV, and PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. are the top vendors at $135M, $58.8M, and $57M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC | $135M |
| ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $58.8M |
| PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. | $57M |
| BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC | $50.7M |
| S & K AEROSPACE, LLC | $39.7M |
| NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | $27.2M |
| ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $26.4M |
| BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC | $26.3M |
| BAIRCO CONSTRUCTION INC | $22.5M |
| M.A. DEATLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $22.5M |
S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC led all contractors in Montana with $135M, 14.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $144M |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $137M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $123M |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $57.9M |
| Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | $57M |
| Engineering Services | $44.5M |
| Remediation Services | $35M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $33.7M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $26.4M |
| Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | $22.7M |
Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation was the largest industry in Montana, with $144M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC | $135M |
| 2 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $58.8M |
| 3 | PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. | $57M |
| 4 | BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC | $50.7M |
| 5 | S & K AEROSPACE, LLC | $39.7M |
| 6 | NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | $27.2M |
| 7 | ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $26.4M |
| 8 | BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC | $26.3M |
| 9 | BAIRCO CONSTRUCTION INC | $22.5M |
| 10 | M.A. DEATLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $22.5M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $380M | 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 | $33M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | OLSSON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC, INC | $28.7M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | PAULSEN CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $26.9M | Department of the Interior |
| 15 | ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $26.4M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA | $25.9M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 17 | S&K ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH, LLC | $25.4M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 18 | S&K MISSION SUPPORT, LLC | $24.1M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | PCI SUPPORT SERVICES LLC | $23.8M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC. | $23.8M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | MOUNTAIN PACIFIC QUALITY HEALTH | $23.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 22 | S & K AEROSPACE, LLC | $22.9M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | M.A. DEATLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $22.5M | Department of Transportation |
| 24 | WESTON SOLUTIONS INC | $21.7M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | NORTHCON INC | $21.3M | Department of Health and Human Services |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Montana?
Total federal contract obligations in Montana are $948M for FY2026 to date. Montana has 6,260 awards so far in FY2026 with an average award size of $152K, and obligations fell 17.3% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Montana?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in Montana with $324M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Agriculture follows with $233M, the Department of Homeland Security with $170M, and the Department of the Interior with $84.9M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Montana?
S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC is the largest federal contractor in Montana with $135M in FY2026 to date. ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV is next with $58.8M, followed by PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. with $57M, and BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC with $50.7M.
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