Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Rhode Island: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $641M
- Contract awards
- 3,856
- Average award size
- $166K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 29.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $928M |
| FY22 | $1.2B |
| FY23 | $1B |
| FY24 | $1.2B |
| FY25 | $906M |
| FY26 | $641M |
Obligations fell 29.2% year over year, from $906M in FY2025 to $641M in FY2026 to date.
Rhode Island received $641M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 29.2% year over year. Federal buyers awarded 3,856 contracts, with an average award size of $166K. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $526M of the state total. Engineering Services is the largest industry by obligations, receiving $247M. Other sizable industry buckets include Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing at $71.4M and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $54.4M. Top vendors in the state include RAYTHEON COMPANY with $80.5M, SEACORP, LLC with $71M, and RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. with $59.4M. Year-by-year totals show FY21 at $928M, FY22 at $1.2B, FY23 at $1B, FY24 at $1.2B, FY25 at $906M, and FY26 at $641M. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial, fiscal year to date.
What drove FY2026 obligations in Rhode Island?
The Department of Defense dominated buying activity, obligating $526M in FY2026 to date. Engineering Services accounted for $247M in obligations, the largest industry share. Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences added $71.4M and $54.4M respectively. Top vendors such as RAYTHEON COMPANY and SEACORP, LLC together accounted for a meaningful share of obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $526M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $52.8M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $16.9M |
| General Services Administration | $13.2M |
| Department of Labor | $7.6M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $6.3M |
| Department of the Treasury | $6M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $3.1M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $2.4M |
| Department of Justice | $1.8M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Rhode Island, obligating $526M (82.0% of the state total).
How does FY2026 compare with recent fiscal years?
FY2026 obligations are $641M, below FY25 obligations of $906M and below the FY24 and FY22 peaks of $1.2B each. Obligations fell 29.2% year over year. Award activity in FY2026 to date totals 3,856 awards with an average award size of $166K. The historical series shows FY21 at $928M and FY23 at $1B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $80.5M |
| SEACORP, LLC | $71M |
| RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $59.4M |
| MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $27.7M |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $24.9M |
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $24.7M |
| IMPERIAL CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRIC INC. | $21.4M |
| PURVIS SYSTEMS INC | $18.5M |
| MIKEL INC | $17.8M |
| CLAFLIN SERVICE COMPANY | $9.2M |
RAYTHEON COMPANY led all contractors in Rhode Island with $80.5M, 12.6% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $247M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $71.4M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $54.4M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $44M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $27.6M |
| Explosives Manufacturing | $17.6M |
| Remediation Services | $11.5M |
| All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $11.1M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $10.2M |
| Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | $9.5M |
Engineering Services was the largest industry in Rhode Island, with $247M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $80.5M |
| 2 | SEACORP, LLC | $71M |
| 3 | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $59.4M |
| 4 | MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $27.7M |
| 5 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $24.9M |
| 6 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $24.7M |
| 7 | IMPERIAL CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRIC INC. | $21.4M |
| 8 | PURVIS SYSTEMS INC | $18.5M |
| 9 | MIKEL INC | $17.8M |
| 10 | CLAFLIN SERVICE COMPANY | $9.2M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $380M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $207M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | SKANSKA USA CIVIL NORTHEAST INC | $150M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $101M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $90.2M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $80.2M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $74.1M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $72.1M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $69.5M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | SEACORP, LLC | $69.4M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $63.5M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | SEACORP, LLC | $61.5M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | SEACORP, LLC | $58.7M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $50.5M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $49M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC | $47.7M | Department of Labor |
| 17 | LEIDOS, INC. | $47.6M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | MIKEL INC | $47M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | SGJV2, LLC | $42.9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 20 | MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $41.8M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED | $40.8M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | SEACORP, LLC | $40.3M | General Services Administration |
| 23 | SEACORP, LLC | $39.7M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | ULTRA ELECTRONICS OCEAN SYSTEMS INC. | $38M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $35.4M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Rhode Island?
The state received $641M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 29.2% year over year. Federal buyers awarded 3,856 contracts in the state, with an average award size of $166K. Historical annual totals include FY25 at $906M and FY24 at $1.2B.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Rhode Island?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Rhode Island, obligating $526M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs is second with $52.8M, followed by the Department of Homeland Security with $16.9M and the General Services Administration with $13.2M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Rhode Island?
RAYTHEON COMPANY is the largest federal contractor in Rhode Island with $80.5M in obligations in FY2026 to date. SEACORP, LLC follows with $71M, and RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. is third with $59.4M. Other top vendors include MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION at $27.7M and SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION at $24.9M.
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