Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Ohio: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $6B
- Contract awards
- 49,819
- Average award size
- $120K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 39.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $8.4B |
| FY22 | $7.8B |
| FY23 | $10.1B |
| FY24 | $9B |
| FY25 | $9.8B |
| FY26 | $6B |
Obligations fell 39.4% year over year, from $9.8B in FY2025 to $6B in FY2026 to date.
Ohio received $6B in contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 39.4% year over year and the award count totaled 49,819, with an average award size of $120K. The Department of Defense is the single largest buyer in Ohio, obligating $3.9B so far. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY leads vendors with $596M, followed by MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP at $503M and SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC at $322M. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is the largest industry by obligations at $940M, with Petroleum Refineries ($555M) and Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing ($534M) also prominent. Historical comparisons show FY26 at $6B versus FY25 at $9.8B and prior fiscal years that ranged from $7.8B to $10.1B. State-level spending is concentrated in defense, energy, remediation, and aerospace industries. Contractors pursuing Ohio work should note that a small number of agencies and vendors account for a large share of obligations, and that current-year totals are partial because fiscal year to date totals are incomplete.
How do FY2026 obligations compare with prior fiscal years?
FY2026 obligations totaled $6B. FY25 obligations were $9.8B, FY24 obligations were $9B, and FY23 obligations were $10.1B. FY22 obligations were $7.8B and FY21 obligations were $8.4B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $3.9B |
| General Services Administration | $466M |
| Department of Energy | $450M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $336M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $157M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $155M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $83.9M |
| Department of Agriculture | $81.2M |
| Department of Commerce | $62.6M |
| National Science Foundation | $40.8M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Ohio, obligating $3.9B (66.2% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries dominate federal contracting in Ohio?
The Department of Defense obligated $3.9B, the largest share of FY2026 obligations. The General Services Administration obligated $466M and the Department of Energy obligated $450M. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is the largest industry at $940M, followed by Petroleum Refineries at $555M and Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing at $534M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $596M |
| MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP | $503M |
| SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC | $322M |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $209M |
| BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $137M |
| UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON | $134M |
| LINQUEST CORPORATION | $111M |
| WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC | $101M |
| DAVENPORT AVIATION INC | $95.6M |
| L3HARRIS FUZING AND ORDNANCE SYSTEMS, INC. | $88.7M |
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY led all contractors in Ohio with $596M, 10.0% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $940M |
| Petroleum Refineries | $555M |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $534M |
| Remediation Services | $450M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $232M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $225M |
| Engineering Services | $196M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $194M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $141M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $138M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in Ohio, with $940M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $596M |
| 2 | MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP | $503M |
| 3 | SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC | $322M |
| 4 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $209M |
| 5 | BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $137M |
| 6 | UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON | $134M |
| 7 | LINQUEST CORPORATION | $111M |
| 8 | WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC | $101M |
| 9 | DAVENPORT AVIATION INC | $95.6M |
| 10 | L3HARRIS FUZING AND ORDNANCE SYSTEMS, INC. | $88.7M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLUOR-BWXT PORTSMOUTH LLC | $4.5B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $2.1B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | MID-AMERICA CONVERSION SERVICES, LLC | $973M | Department of Energy |
| 5 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $421M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC | $344M | Department of Energy |
| 7 | AMERICAN CENTRIFUGE OPERATING, LLC | $332M | Department of Energy |
| 8 | ICON GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | $330M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 9 | BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. | $329M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $312M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY INC | $277M | General Services Administration |
| 12 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $275M | National Science Foundation |
| 13 | GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC | $251M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $229M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $215M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 16 | UNWIN CO | $214M | Department of Energy |
| 17 | OHIO VALLEY ELECTRIC CORPORATION | $202M | Department of Energy |
| 18 | FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY INC | $181M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | NORTH WIND PORTAGE, INC. | $157M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | CACI-ISS, LLC | $153M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | MESSER CONSTRUCTION CO | $146M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | ALCYON TECHNICAL SERVICES (ATS) JV, LLC | $142M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 23 | L3HARRIS FUZING AND ORDNANCE SYSTEMS, INC. | $132M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $130M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $129M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Ohio?
Ohio received $6B in contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The award count was 49,819 and the average award size was $120K. Obligations fell 39.4% year over year and current-year totals are partial because fiscal year to date totals are incomplete.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Ohio?
The Department of Defense awarded the most contracts in Ohio, obligating $3.9B in FY2026 to date. The General Services Administration obligated $466M and the Department of Energy obligated $450M. Other top buying agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs ($336M) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($157M).
Who are the largest federal contractors in Ohio?
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY is the largest federal contractor in Ohio at $596M in FY2026 to date. MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP followed with $503M and SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC followed with $322M. Other top vendors include BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE ($209M) and BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. ($137M).
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