Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in New Jersey: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $6.9B
- Contract awards
- 339,974
- Average award size
- $20.2K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 26.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $8.9B |
| FY22 | $9.3B |
| FY23 | $9.2B |
| FY24 | $9.8B |
| FY25 | $9.3B |
| FY26 | $6.9B |
Obligations fell 26.4% year over year, from $9.3B in FY2025 to $6.9B in FY2026 to date.
New Jersey received $6.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense obligated $4.4B of that total. The state recorded 339,974 awards, with an average award size of $20.2K, and obligations fell 26.4% year over year. FY2026 to date is a partial fiscal-year total, following FY21 through FY25 annual totals of $8.9B, $9.3B, $9.2B, $9.8B, and $9.3B respectively. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences tops industry spending at $1.4B. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION is the single largest vendor at $1.9B, followed by several firms with holdings in the low hundreds of millions. This snapshot shows where federal obligations are concentrated by agency, vendor, and industry through the current fiscal year to date.
Which federal agencies buy the most in New Jersey?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $4.4B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $840M and the Department of Homeland Security obligated $588M. The Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Energy follow with $282M, $183M, and $161M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $4.4B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $840M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $588M |
| Department of Transportation | $282M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $183M |
| Department of Energy | $161M |
| Department of Agriculture | $94.5M |
| Department of Justice | $92.5M |
| General Services Administration | $65.4M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $43.7M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in New Jersey, obligating $4.4B (64.2% of the state total).
Who captures the largest federal contracts in New Jersey?
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION captures the largest share at $1.9B in FY2026 to date. ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC and WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE follow with $468M and $400M respectively. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC and THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY round out the top five with $261M and $192M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.9B |
| ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC | $468M |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $400M |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $261M |
| THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | $192M |
| IT CONCEPTS, INC. | $172M |
| ICF MERCANTILE LLC | $150M |
| TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC | $125M |
| SHIONOGI INC | $119M |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $107M |
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION led all contractors in New Jersey with $1.9B, 27.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $1.4B |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $898M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $485M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $482M |
| Engineering Services | $352M |
| Other Warehousing and Storage | $168M |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $162M |
| Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing | $150M |
| Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $145M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $144M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in New Jersey, with $1.4B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.9B |
| 2 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC | $468M |
| 3 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $400M |
| 4 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $261M |
| 5 | THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | $192M |
| 6 | IT CONCEPTS, INC. | $172M |
| 7 | ICF MERCANTILE LLC | $150M |
| 8 | TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC | $125M |
| 9 | SHIONOGI INC | $119M |
| 10 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $107M |
| 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 | URS FEDERAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC | $932M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $860M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 11 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $810M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 12 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $630M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $597M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $542M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $525M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $512M | 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 | BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. | $453M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $448M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $442M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $431M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $418M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | IT CONCEPTS, INC. | $409M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to New Jersey?
New Jersey received $6.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 339,974 awards, the average award size was $20.2K, and obligations fell 26.4% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in New Jersey?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in New Jersey, obligating $4.4B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $840M and the Department of Homeland Security obligated $588M, with the Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Energy obligating $282M, $183M, and $161M respectively.
Who are the largest federal contractors in New Jersey?
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION is the largest federal contractor in New Jersey with $1.9B in obligations in FY2026 to date. ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC and WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE follow with $468M and $400M, and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC and THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY report $261M and $192M respectively.
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