Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in New Jersey: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $8.9B
- Contract awards
- 395,587
- Average award size
- $22.6K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 4.1% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $8.9B |
| FY22 | $9.3B |
| FY23 | $9.2B |
| FY24 | $9.8B |
| FY25 | $9.3B |
| FY26 | $8.9B |
Obligations fell 4.1% year over year, from $9.3B in FY2025 to $8.9B in FY2026 to date.
New Jersey recorded $8.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense obligated $6.1B, making defense the dominant buyer. Obligations fell 4.1% year over year, while the state recorded 395,587 awards with an average award size of $22.6K. Agency buying beyond Defense includes the Department of Veterans Affairs at $855M, the Department of Homeland Security at $646M, and the Department of Transportation at $347M. Contractors in New Jersey won large shares of the total: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION received $2.9B, ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC received $554M, and WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE received $400M. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is the largest industry category at $2.3B, followed by Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing at $1.1B. The fiscal totals shown are partial. The note says all figures are contract obligations and that current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date).
Which agencies are the biggest buyers in New Jersey?
The Department of Defense is the biggest buyer at $6.1B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs follows at $855M and the Department of Homeland Security follows at $646M. The Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Energy round out the top six at $347M, $316M, and $174M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $6.1B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $855M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $646M |
| Department of Transportation | $347M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $316M |
| Department of Energy | $174M |
| Department of Justice | $131M |
| General Services Administration | $114M |
| Department of Agriculture | $96.9M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $45.1M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in New Jersey, obligating $6.1B (67.7% of the state total).
Which industries and vendors capture the most federal dollars in New Jersey?
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences leads industries at $2.3B. Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing is next at $1.1B. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION is the largest vendor at $2.9B, with ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC at $554M and WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE at $400M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $2.9B |
| ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC | $554M |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $400M |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $261M |
| THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | $205M |
| IT CONCEPTS, INC. | $160M |
| TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC | $157M |
| SHIONOGI INC | $156M |
| ICF MERCANTILE LLC | $150M |
| L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $128M |
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION led all contractors in New Jersey with $2.9B, 32.4% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $2.3B |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $1.1B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $538M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $492M |
| Engineering Services | $430M |
| Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $192M |
| Other Warehousing and Storage | $185M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $177M |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $175M |
| Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing | $150M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in New Jersey, with $2.3B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $2.9B |
| 2 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC | $554M |
| 3 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $400M |
| 4 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $261M |
| 5 | THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | $205M |
| 6 | IT CONCEPTS, INC. | $160M |
| 7 | TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC | $157M |
| 8 | SHIONOGI INC | $156M |
| 9 | ICF MERCANTILE LLC | $150M |
| 10 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $128M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3.1B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | $2.2B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.8B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $1.4B | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 8 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | URS FEDERAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC | $932M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $860M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 12 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $810M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 13 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $630M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $597M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $542M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $533M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | MAG DS CORP | $501M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $498M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $491M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $472M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. | $453M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $448M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $442M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $437M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $418M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to New Jersey?
New Jersey received $8.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 395,587 awards with an average award size of $22.6K. Obligations fell 4.1% year over year, and the FY26 total is a partial fiscal year to date figure.
Which agencies award the most contracts in New Jersey?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in New Jersey at $6.1B. Other leading buying agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $855M and the Department of Homeland Security at $646M. The Department of Transportation and Department of Health and Human Services awarded $347M and $316M respectively.
Who are the largest federal contractors in New Jersey?
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION is the largest federal contractor in New Jersey at $2.9B. ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC and WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE are next at $554M and $400M. Other top vendors include BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC at $261M and THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY at $205M.
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