Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Nebraska: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1B
- Contract awards
- 15,015
- Average award size
- $66.8K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 20.7% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.3B |
| FY22 | $1.3B |
| FY23 | $2B |
| FY24 | $1.3B |
| FY25 | $1.3B |
| FY26 | $1B |
Obligations fell 20.7% year over year, from $1.3B in FY2025 to $1B in FY2026 to date.
Nebraska received $1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Nebraska recorded 15,015 awards with an average award size of $66.8K, and obligations fell 20.7% year over year. Annual obligations have varied: FY21 $1.3B, FY22 $1.3B, FY23 $2B, FY24 $1.3B, FY25 $1.3B, and FY26 $1B. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer so far with $360M, followed by the Department of Education with $287M and the General Services Administration with $169M. Other buying agencies in the top ten include the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of State. The largest vendor by obligations is NELNET SERVICING LLC with $287M, followed by GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. with $154M. Other prominent vendors include HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC and S365 INC. The top industries by obligations show a concentration in credit intermediation and IT services, with Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation at $287M and Computer Systems Design Services at $197M.
How does FY2026 spending compare with recent years?
FY26 obligations are $1B, below the FY23 peak of $2B. Fiscal years FY21, FY22, FY24, and FY25 each recorded $1.3B, so FY26 is smaller than those years. Obligations fell 20.7% year over year.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $360M |
| Department of Education | $287M |
| General Services Administration | $169M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $89.3M |
| Department of Agriculture | $27.2M |
| Department of State | $20.4M |
| Department of Justice | $17.7M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $10.6M |
| Department of the Interior | $7.4M |
| Department of Transportation | $2.8M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Nebraska, obligating $360M (35.9% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries drive federal buying in Nebraska?
The Department of Defense leads buying with $360M, followed by the Department of Education with $287M and the General Services Administration with $169M. Other top industries are Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation at $287M and Computer Systems Design Services at $197M. The vendor list mirrors those concentrations, with NELNET SERVICING LLC at $287M and GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. at $154M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| NELNET SERVICING LLC | $287M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $154M |
| HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M |
| S365 INC | $34.1M |
| METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $32.2M |
| EA-BAKER PARTNERS JV | $31.9M |
| APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $29.5M |
| CALVERT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC | $21.1M |
| PERATON INC. | $21.1M |
| HCI MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPANY | $16M |
NELNET SERVICING LLC led all contractors in Nebraska with $287M, 28.6% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | $287M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $197M |
| Engineering Services | $95.4M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $48.7M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $41.9M |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | $34M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $29.5M |
| Facilities Support Services | $26.4M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $19.9M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $14.5M |
Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation was the largest industry in Nebraska, with $287M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $287M |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $154M |
| 3 | HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M |
| 4 | S365 INC | $34.1M |
| 5 | METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $32.2M |
| 6 | EA-BAKER PARTNERS JV | $31.9M |
| 7 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $29.5M |
| 8 | CALVERT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC | $21.1M |
| 9 | PERATON INC. | $21.1M |
| 10 | HCI MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPANY | $16M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $394M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $208M | Department of Education |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $192M | General Services Administration |
| 4 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $156M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $155M | Department of Education |
| 6 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $108M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | PERATON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $88.6M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $75.6M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $67.3M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | MILSUP LLC | $63.3M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | PERATON INC. | $45.4M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP | $43.1M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | SPIRAL SOLUTIONS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC | $40.1M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $40.1M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT | $38.2M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | AC JV ONE LLC | $36.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 18 | G4S SECURE INTEGRATION LLC | $34.9M | Department of State |
| 19 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $34.4M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | CLIENT/SERVER SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC | $32.2M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | EA-BAKER PARTNERS JV | $31.9M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $31.7M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 23 | PERATON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $30.6M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | PERATON INC. | $27.8M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | S365 INC | $27.6M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Nebraska?
Nebraska received $1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 15,015 awards with an average award size of $66.8K, and obligations fell 20.7% year over year. Annual comparisons show FY23 at $2B and FY21, FY22, FY24, and FY25 each at $1.3B.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Nebraska?
The Department of Defense and the Department of Education award the most contracts in Nebraska. The Department of Defense obligated $360M and the Department of Education obligated $287M in FY2026 to date, followed by the General Services Administration at $169M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $89.3M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Nebraska?
NELNET SERVICING LLC and GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. are the largest federal contractors in Nebraska. NELNET SERVICING LLC received $287M and GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. received $154M in FY2026 to date, with HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC at $43.7M and S365 INC at $34.1M rounding out the top vendors.
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