Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in North Carolina: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $3.8B
- Contract awards
- 142,383
- Average award size
- $26.4K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 59.8% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $6.7B |
| FY22 | $8.6B |
| FY23 | $7B |
| FY24 | $7.2B |
| FY25 | $9.3B |
| FY26 | $3.8B |
Obligations fell 59.8% year over year, from $9.3B in FY2025 to $3.8B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations in North Carolina totaled $3.8B in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 142,383 awards with an average award size of $26.4K. Obligations fell 59.8% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $1.6B in obligations, followed by General Services Administration at $500M and Department of Veterans Affairs at $467M. Computer Systems Design Services leads industries with $324M in obligations, with Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $271M and Engineering Services at $219M. GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. is the largest vendor with $174M, followed by SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC at $162M and RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE at $160M. Historical context shows obligations by fiscal year moved from $6.7B in FY21 to $8.6B in FY22, then to $7B in FY23, $7.2B in FY24, $9.3B in FY25, and $3.8B in FY26. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial, fiscal year to date.
How has federal contracting in North Carolina changed this year?
North Carolina obligated $3.8B in FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 59.8% year over year. Award activity totaled 142,383 awards with an average award size of $26.4K. Historical fiscal-year obligations were $6.7B in FY21, $8.6B in FY22, $7B in FY23, $7.2B in FY24, and $9.3B in FY25.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $1.6B |
| General Services Administration | $500M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $467M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $283M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $280M |
| Department of Agriculture | $133M |
| Department of Transportation | $114M |
| Department of Justice | $92M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $70M |
| Agency for International Development | $43.9M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in North Carolina, obligating $1.6B (43.5% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries drive federal spending in North Carolina?
The Department of Defense obligated $1.6B, making it the largest buying agency in FY2026 to date. General Services Administration obligated $500M and Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $467M. Computer Systems Design Services is the largest industry at $324M, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and Engineering Services follow at $271M and $219M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $174M |
| SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC | $162M |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $160M |
| LC INDUSTRIES INC | $102M |
| SODEXO MANAGEMENT INC. | $80M |
| CACI NSS, LLC | $65.7M |
| SALIENT CRGT, INC. | $64.1M |
| CORVID TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $61.1M |
| VIASAT INC | $56.9M |
| PPD DEVELOPMENT LP | $49M |
GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. led all contractors in North Carolina with $174M, 4.6% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design Services | $324M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $271M |
| Engineering Services | $219M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $216M |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $160M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $134M |
| Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | $133M |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $131M |
| Facilities Support Services | $108M |
| Food Service Contractors | $91.2M |
Computer Systems Design Services was the largest industry in North Carolina, with $324M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $174M |
| 2 | SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC | $162M |
| 3 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $160M |
| 4 | LC INDUSTRIES INC | $102M |
| 5 | SODEXO MANAGEMENT INC. | $80M |
| 6 | CACI NSS, LLC | $65.7M |
| 7 | SALIENT CRGT, INC. | $64.1M |
| 8 | CORVID TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $61.1M |
| 9 | VIASAT INC | $56.9M |
| 10 | PPD DEVELOPMENT LP | $49M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $1.1B | General Services Administration |
| 2 | SODEXO MANAGEMENT INC. | $901M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | CACI NSS, LLC | $780M | General Services Administration |
| 4 | OLD NORTH UTILITY SERVICES, INC. | $654M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | V2X SYSTEMS LLC | $592M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $450M | General Services Administration |
| 7 | SALIENT CRGT, INC. | $324M | General Services Administration |
| 8 | ASHBRITT INC | $320M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $291M | General Services Administration |
| 10 | FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL | $277M | Agency for International Development |
| 11 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $273M | General Services Administration |
| 12 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $249M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 13 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $240M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | ACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC | $233M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | EMERGENT BIODEFENSE OPERATIONS LANSING LLC | $214M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 16 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $213M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $210M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $206M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | ASHBRITT INC | $202M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $197M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 21 | APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $171M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | RQ-DPR JV | $169M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $161M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | RWE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | $152M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 25 | BERING STRAITS GLOBAL INNOVATIONS, LLC | $142M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to North Carolina?
North Carolina received $3.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 142,383 awards with an average award size of $26.4K, and obligations fell 59.8% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in North Carolina?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in North Carolina with $1.6B in obligations. The General Services Administration follows with $500M and the Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $467M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in North Carolina?
GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. is the largest federal contractor in North Carolina with $174M in obligations. SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC obligated $162M and RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE obligated $160M.
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