Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Nebraska: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.2B
- Contract awards
- 16,005
- Average award size
- $77.7K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 1.7% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.3B |
| FY22 | $1.3B |
| FY23 | $2B |
| FY24 | $1.3B |
| FY25 | $1.3B |
| FY26 | $1.2B |
Obligations fell 1.7% year over year, from $1.3B in FY2025 to $1.2B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations in Nebraska totaled $1.2B in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 16,005 awards with an average award size of $77.7K. Obligations fell 1.7% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $406M, followed by the Department of Education with $293M and the General Services Administration with $218M. NELNET SERVICING LLC received the largest vendor total at $293M, while GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. followed with $201M. Other major industry categories include Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation at $293M and Computer Systems Design Services at $252M. Historical annual obligations show a peak at $2B in FY23 and mostly stable totals of $1.3B in FY21, FY22, FY24, and FY25. Current-year totals are partial because figures are fiscal year to date. This summary focuses on obligations and top buyers, vendors, and industries for contractors evaluating Nebraska’s federal market activity in FY2026 to date.
How did federal spending in Nebraska change this year?
The state recorded $1.2B in obligations for FY2026 to date, down 1.7% year over year. Annual obligations peaked at $2B in FY23 and were $1.3B in FY21, FY22, FY24, and FY25. Current-year totals are partial because the period is fiscal year to date. The award count is 16,005 and the average award size is $77.7K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $406M |
| Department of Education | $293M |
| General Services Administration | $218M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $190M |
| Department of Agriculture | $43.3M |
| Department of Justice | $21.6M |
| Department of State | $20.7M |
| Department of the Interior | $17.9M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $16.1M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $5.1M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Nebraska, obligating $406M (32.6% of the state total).
Which agencies, industries, and vendors dominate federal awards in Nebraska?
The Department of Defense led buying with $406M, followed by the Department of Education at $293M and the General Services Administration at $218M. The largest vendor was NELNET SERVICING LLC at $293M, then GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. at $201M, and METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC at $121M. Other top industries were Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation at $293M and Computer Systems Design Services at $252M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| NELNET SERVICING LLC | $293M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $201M |
| METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $121M |
| HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M |
| S365 INC | $34.1M |
| EA-BAKER PARTNERS JV | $31.9M |
| APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $29.6M |
| CALVERT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC | $21.1M |
| PERATON INC. | $21.1M |
| PEN-LINK, LTD | $18.1M |
NELNET SERVICING LLC led all contractors in Nebraska with $293M, 23.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | $293M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $252M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $133M |
| Engineering Services | $105M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $50.5M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $48.3M |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | $34M |
| Facilities Support Services | $27.3M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $25.7M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $20.6M |
Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation was the largest industry in Nebraska, with $293M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $293M |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $201M |
| 3 | METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $121M |
| 4 | HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M |
| 5 | S365 INC | $34.1M |
| 6 | EA-BAKER PARTNERS JV | $31.9M |
| 7 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $29.6M |
| 8 | CALVERT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC | $21.1M |
| 9 | PERATON INC. | $21.1M |
| 10 | PEN-LINK, LTD | $18.1M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $394M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $389M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $239M | General Services Administration |
| 4 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $210M | Department of Education |
| 5 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $156M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $155M | Department of Education |
| 7 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $108M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | PERATON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $88.6M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $75.5M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $67.4M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | MILSUP LLC | $63.3M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | PATRIOT LLC | $45.4M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 13 | PERATON INC. | $45.4M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $43.1M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | SPIRAL SOLUTIONS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC | $40.6M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $40.1M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT | $38.2M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | PERATON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $37.3M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | MEDVOLT TEPA EC JV | $36.7M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | AC JV ONE LLC | $36.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 22 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $36.2M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | G4S SECURE INTEGRATION LLC | $34.9M | Department of State |
| 24 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $34.4M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | CLIENT/SERVER SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC | $32M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Nebraska?
Nebraska received $1.2B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 16,005 awards with an average award size of $77.7K, and obligations were down 1.7% year over year. Annual obligations were $1.3B in FY21, $1.3B in FY22, $2B in FY23, $1.3B in FY24, and $1.3B in FY25. Current-year totals are partial because the period is fiscal year to date.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Nebraska?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Nebraska with $406M, followed by the Department of Education with $293M and the General Services Administration with $218M. Other notable buying agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $190M and the Department of Agriculture at $43.3M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Nebraska?
NELNET SERVICING LLC is the largest federal contractor in Nebraska with $293M, followed by GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. with $201M and METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC with $121M. Other top vendors include HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC at $43.7M and S365 INC at $34.1M.
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