Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Pennsylvania: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $23.7B
- Contract awards
- 485,410
- Average award size
- $48.9K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 12.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $17.6B |
| FY22 | $19.7B |
| FY23 | $23.3B |
| FY24 | $26.6B |
| FY25 | $26.9B |
| FY26 | $23.7B |
Obligations fell 12.0% year over year, from $26.9B in FY2025 to $23.7B in FY2026 to date.
Pennsylvania receives $23.7B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The federal government awarded 485,410 contracts in the state, with an average award size of $48.9K. Obligations are down 12.0% year over year, and current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date). The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $19.2B in the state. The Department of Energy follows with $2B, and the Department of Veterans Affairs obligates $857M. AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP is the largest contractor in Pennsylvania with $6B, followed by FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC at $4.3B and THE BOEING COMPANY at $2.3B. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is the largest industry by obligations at $5B, and Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing accounts for $4B. Fiscal-year comparisons show obligations rose from $17.6B in FY21 to a peak of $26.9B in FY25, then moved to $23.7B in FY26. This snapshot highlights concentration in defense buying and large vendor obligations, while overall obligations are lower than the prior year.
How has federal contracting in Pennsylvania changed year over year?
Obligations are down 12.0% year over year. Fiscal-year totals rose from $17.6B in FY21 to $26.9B in FY25, then declined to $23.7B in FY26. Current-year totals are partial, so the FY26 number reflects fiscal year to date obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $19.2B |
| Department of Energy | $2B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $857M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $396M |
| Department of Agriculture | $307M |
| Department of Commerce | $224M |
| General Services Administration | $140M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $104M |
| Department of Justice | $102M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $88.1M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Pennsylvania, obligating $19.2B (80.9% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors drive federal spending in Pennsylvania?
The Department of Defense drives the bulk of spending with $19.2B in obligations. AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP, FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC, and THE BOEING COMPANY are the top three vendors with $6B, $4.3B, and $2.3B respectively, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is the largest industry with $5B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP | $6B |
| FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC | $4.3B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.3B |
| BECHTEL PLANT MACHINERY, INC. | $2.2B |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $1.1B |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC | $537M |
| THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY | $453M |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND AND ARMAMENTS L.P. | $390M |
| UNITED CONCORDIA COMPANIES, INC. | $372M |
| REED TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES LLC | $218M |
AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP led all contractors in Pennsylvania with $6B, 25.1% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $5B |
| Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing | $4B |
| Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing | $2.2B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $2B |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | $2B |
| Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing | $1.5B |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $667M |
| Engineering Services | $509M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $458M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $339M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in Pennsylvania, with $5B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP | $6B |
| 2 | FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC | $4.3B |
| 3 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.3B |
| 4 | BECHTEL PLANT MACHINERY, INC. | $2.2B |
| 5 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $1.1B |
| 6 | GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC | $537M |
| 7 | THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY | $453M |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND AND ARMAMENTS L.P. | $390M |
| 9 | UNITED CONCORDIA COMPANIES, INC. | $372M |
| 10 | REED TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES LLC | $218M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC | $15B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC | $14.8B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $4.9B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND AND ARMAMENTS L.P. | $3.7B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | BECHTEL PLANT MACHINERY, INC. | $3.4B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | BECHTEL PLANT MACHINERY, INC. | $3B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | BECHTEL PLANT MACHINERY, INC. | $3B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $2.9B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | BECHTEL PLANT MACHINERY, INC. | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | BECHTEL PLANT MACHINERY, INC. | $2.6B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $2.5B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND AND ARMAMENTS L.P. | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | BECHTEL PLANT MACHINERY, INC. | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | BECHTEL PLANT MACHINERY, INC. | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $995M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | NOVITAS SOLUTIONS, INC. | $953M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 20 | REED TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES LLC | $913M | Department of Commerce |
| 21 | TRUMBULL CORPORATION AND BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, A JOINT VENTURE | $897M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $896M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | NOVITAS SOLUTIONS, INC. | $861M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 24 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $817M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $794M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania receives $23.7B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state saw 485,410 awards with an average award size of $48.9K, and obligations are down 12.0% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Pennsylvania?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Pennsylvania, obligating $19.2B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Energy and the Department of Veterans Affairs follow with $2B and $857M respectively.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Pennsylvania?
AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP is the largest federal contractor in Pennsylvania with $6B in obligations. FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC and THE BOEING COMPANY are next with $4.3B and $2.3B respectively.
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