Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in North Carolina: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $4.8B
- Contract awards
- 163,507
- Average award size
- $29.6K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 48.1% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $6.7B |
| FY22 | $8.6B |
| FY23 | $7B |
| FY24 | $7.2B |
| FY25 | $9.3B |
| FY26 | $4.8B |
Obligations fell 48.1% year over year, from $9.3B in FY2025 to $4.8B in FY2026 to date.
North Carolina federal contract obligations total $4.8B in FY2026 to date. North Carolina received 163,507 awards so far, and the average award size is $29.6K. North Carolina federal contract obligations are down 48.1% year over year. North Carolina saw the Department of Defense lead buying with $2B, followed by the General Services Administration with $726M and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $633M. North Carolina vendors leading receipts include RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE with $287M and SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC with $226M. North Carolina industries with the largest contract dollars are Computer Systems Design Services at $505M and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $353M. North Carolina obligations by fiscal year show a peak at $9.3B in FY25 and the current FY26 total of $4.8B. North Carolina contract counts and dollar totals are partial for the fiscal year to date, so the FY2026 total is not a full-year figure.
Who are the biggest buyers in North Carolina right now?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $2B in obligations. The General Services Administration follows with $726M and the Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $633M. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security round out the top five with $438M and $338M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $2B |
| General Services Administration | $726M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $633M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $438M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $338M |
| Department of Agriculture | $171M |
| Department of Transportation | $118M |
| Department of Justice | $116M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $71.8M |
| Department of Commerce | $55.3M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in North Carolina, obligating $2B (41.2% of the state total).
Which contractors and industries dominate North Carolina federal spending?
RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE is the top vendor at $287M, followed by SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC at $226M and GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. at $186M. Computer Systems Design Services leads industries with $505M, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction follows with $353M. Engineering Services and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) also rank high at $307M and $285M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $287M |
| SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC | $226M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $186M |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $161M |
| LC INDUSTRIES INC | $128M |
| SODEXO MANAGEMENT INC. | $93M |
| CACI NSS, LLC | $80.1M |
| SALIENT CRGT, INC. | $73.3M |
| CORVID TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $67.9M |
| VIASAT INC | $57M |
RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE led all contractors in North Carolina with $287M, 5.9% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design Services | $505M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $353M |
| Engineering Services | $307M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $285M |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $255M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $195M |
| Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | $191M |
| Facilities Support Services | $141M |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $140M |
| Food Service Contractors | $105M |
Computer Systems Design Services was the largest industry in North Carolina, with $505M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $287M |
| 2 | SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC | $226M |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $186M |
| 4 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $161M |
| 5 | LC INDUSTRIES INC | $128M |
| 6 | SODEXO MANAGEMENT INC. | $93M |
| 7 | CACI NSS, LLC | $80.1M |
| 8 | SALIENT CRGT, INC. | $73.3M |
| 9 | CORVID TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $67.9M |
| 10 | VIASAT INC | $57M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $1.1B | General Services Administration |
| 2 | SODEXO MANAGEMENT INC. | $914M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | CACI NSS, LLC | $794M | General Services Administration |
| 4 | OLD NORTH UTILITY SERVICES, INC. | $655M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | V2X SYSTEMS LLC | $601M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $450M | General Services Administration |
| 7 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $409M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | SALIENT CRGT, INC. | $333M | General Services Administration |
| 9 | ASHBRITT INC | $320M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $291M | General Services Administration |
| 11 | FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL | $277M | Agency for International Development |
| 12 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $273M | General Services Administration |
| 13 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $249M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 14 | ACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC | $243M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $240M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | EMERGENT BIODEFENSE OPERATIONS LANSING LLC | $214M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 17 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $213M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $210M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $206M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | ASHBRITT INC | $202M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $197M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 22 | RWE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | $181M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 23 | APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $171M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | RQ-DPR JV | $169M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $166M | General Services Administration |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to North Carolina?
North Carolina received $4.8B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. North Carolina received 163,507 awards and the average award size is $29.6K. North Carolina obligations are down 48.1% year over year and the FY2026 total is a fiscal year to date figure, not a full-year total.
Which agencies award the most contracts in North Carolina?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in North Carolina, with $2B in obligations. The General Services Administration is second with $726M and the Department of Veterans Affairs is third with $633M. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security follow with $438M and $338M respectively.
Who are the largest federal contractors in North Carolina?
RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE is the largest federal contractor in North Carolina at $287M. SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC and GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. follow with $226M and $186M respectively. Other top vendors include BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC at $161M and LC INDUSTRIES INC at $128M.
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