Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Ohio: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $7.5B
- Contract awards
- 56,702
- Average award size
- $132K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 24.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $8.4B |
| FY22 | $7.8B |
| FY23 | $10.1B |
| FY24 | $9B |
| FY25 | $9.8B |
| FY26 | $7.5B |
Obligations fell 24.0% year over year, from $9.8B in FY2025 to $7.5B in FY2026 to date.
Ohio recorded $7.5B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The federal government issued 56,702 awards in the state at an average award size of $132K, and obligations fell 24.0% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in Ohio, obligating $4.9B so far this fiscal year. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is the largest industry by obligations at $1.4B, followed by Petroleum Refineries at $636M and Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing at $555M. FY2026 to date obligations of $7.5B follow a sequence of annual totals: FY21 $8.4B, FY22 $7.8B, FY23 $10.1B, FY24 $9B, and FY25 $9.8B. Major vendors active in Ohio include GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY at $639M and MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP at $572M. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date).
How did federal obligations in Ohio change versus prior years?
Obligations fell 24.0% year over year in FY2026 to date. Ohio obligations for FY2026 to date are $7.5B, compared with FY25 $9.8B and FY23 $10.1B. The state saw a peak of $10.1B in FY23 and has trended lower through FY26 to date. The current-year total is partial because the fiscal year is still in progress.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $4.9B |
| General Services Administration | $562M |
| Department of Energy | $499M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $441M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $287M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $190M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $147M |
| Department of Agriculture | $96.1M |
| Department of Commerce | $72.5M |
| National Science Foundation | $49.8M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Ohio, obligating $4.9B (65.5% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors dominate Ohio contracting?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $4.9B in FY2026 to date. The General Services Administration obligated $562M, the Department of Energy obligated $499M, and the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $441M. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY received $639M and MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP received $572M, with SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC at $377M and BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE at $294M rounding out the top vendors.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $639M |
| MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP | $572M |
| SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC | $377M |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $294M |
| UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON | $170M |
| LINQUEST CORPORATION | $141M |
| BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $140M |
| L3HARRIS FUZING AND ORDNANCE SYSTEMS, INC. | $132M |
| DAVENPORT AVIATION INC | $113M |
| WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC | $87.7M |
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY led all contractors in Ohio with $639M, 8.6% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $1.4B |
| Petroleum Refineries | $636M |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $555M |
| Remediation Services | $497M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $310M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $278M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $273M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $215M |
| Engineering Services | $160M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $155M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in Ohio, with $1.4B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $639M |
| 2 | MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP | $572M |
| 3 | SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC | $377M |
| 4 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $294M |
| 5 | UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON | $170M |
| 6 | LINQUEST CORPORATION | $141M |
| 7 | BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $140M |
| 8 | L3HARRIS FUZING AND ORDNANCE SYSTEMS, INC. | $132M |
| 9 | DAVENPORT AVIATION INC | $113M |
| 10 | WEST VALLEY CLEANUP ALLIANCE, LLC | $87.7M |
| 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 | $974M | Department of Energy |
| 5 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $421M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $408M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC | $400M | Department of Energy |
| 8 | L3HARRIS FUZING AND ORDNANCE SYSTEMS, INC. | $372M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | AMERICAN CENTRIFUGE OPERATING, LLC | $332M | Department of Energy |
| 10 | ICON GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | $330M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 11 | BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. | $329M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $315M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY INC | $285M | General Services Administration |
| 14 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $283M | National Science Foundation |
| 15 | GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC | $251M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $235M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | SUMARIA SYSTEMS, LLC | $220M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $215M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 19 | UNWIN CO | $214M | Department of Energy |
| 20 | OHIO VALLEY ELECTRIC CORPORATION | $204M | Department of Energy |
| 21 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $200M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY INC | $181M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | NORTH WIND PORTAGE, INC. | $157M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | CACI-ISS, LLC | $153M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $148M | Department of Health and Human Services |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Ohio?
Ohio received $7.5B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The federal government issued 56,702 awards in the state at an average award size of $132K, and obligations fell 24.0% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Ohio?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $4.9B. The General Services Administration obligated $562M, the Department of Energy obligated $499M, the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $441M, and other top buyers include NASA at $287M and the Department of Homeland Security at $190M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Ohio?
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY is the largest contractor at $639M. Other top contractors include MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP at $572M, SOUTHERN OHIO CLEANUP COMPANY LLC at $377M, and BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE at $294M.
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