Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in South Carolina: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $8.2B
- Contract awards
- 15,838
- Average award size
- $519K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 1.3% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $6.7B |
| FY22 | $7.2B |
| FY23 | $10.1B |
| FY24 | $10.6B |
| FY25 | $8.3B |
| FY26 | $8.2B |
Obligations fell 1.3% year over year, from $8.3B in FY2025 to $8.2B in FY2026 to date.
South Carolina has received $8.2B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state has 15,838 awards with an average award size of $519K, and obligations are down 1.3% year over year. Federal spending in South Carolina has fluctuated: FY21 was $6.7B, FY22 was $7.2B, FY23 was $10.1B, FY24 was $10.6B, FY25 was $8.3B, and FY26 is $8.2B. Facilities Support Services is the largest industry by obligations at $3.6B, followed by Remediation Services at $1.1B. The Department of Energy is the largest buying agency with $4.8B in obligations, and two Savannah River contractors dominate vendor totals: SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC at $3.4B and SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC at $1.1B. This profile reflects partial-year totals for the current fiscal year and focuses strictly on contract obligations and counts reported to date.
Which agencies are driving federal obligations in South Carolina?
The Department of Energy obligated $4.8B, making it the single largest buyer in the state. The Department of Defense obligated $1.9B, and other agencies with notable obligations include the Department of Homeland Security at $503M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $448M. Smaller agency obligations include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $305M and the Department of Agriculture at $88.5M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $4.8B |
| Department of Defense | $1.9B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $503M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $448M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $305M |
| Department of Agriculture | $88.5M |
| Department of State | $60.3M |
| Department of Justice | $41.6M |
| Department of Transportation | $31.4M |
| General Services Administration | $26.8M |
Department of Energy was the top federal buyer in South Carolina, obligating $4.8B (58.0% of the state total).
Who are the top vendors and industries receiving contract dollars?
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC received $3.4B and SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC received $1.1B. Facilities Support Services received $3.6B and Remediation Services received $1.1B, reflecting the concentration of large site-support and cleanup work. Other top vendors include BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC at $326M and BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC at $279M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC | $3.4B |
| SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $1.1B |
| BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $326M |
| BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC | $279M |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $243M |
| DETYENS SHIPYARDS INC | $180M |
| SO-PAK-CO, INC | $166M |
| COMPANION DATA SERVICES LLC | $154M |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $151M |
| SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $114M |
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC led all contractors in South Carolina with $3.4B, 41.0% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | $3.6B |
| Remediation Services | $1.1B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $563M |
| Engineering Services | $513M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $357M |
| Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | $225M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $202M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $179M |
| Fruit and Vegetable Canning | $146M |
| All Other Business Support Services | $101M |
Facilities Support Services was the largest industry in South Carolina, with $3.6B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC | $3.4B |
| 2 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $1.1B |
| 3 | BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $326M |
| 4 | BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC | $279M |
| 5 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $243M |
| 6 | DETYENS SHIPYARDS INC | $180M |
| 7 | SO-PAK-CO, INC | $166M |
| 8 | COMPANION DATA SERVICES LLC | $154M |
| 9 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $151M |
| 10 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $114M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC | $27.6B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $2.6B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC | $1.6B | Department of Energy |
| 4 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $795M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $724M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 6 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $636M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 7 | COMPANION DATA SERVICES LLC | $550M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 8 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $487M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $305M | Department of Energy |
| 10 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $304M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 11 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $302M | Department of Energy |
| 12 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $235M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $233M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $230M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 15 | ATLAS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $223M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $213M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 17 | ADAPT FORWARD LLC | $186M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $181M | Railroad Retirement Board |
| 19 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $179M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | CHUGACH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | $178M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | CACI NSS, LLC | $167M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $162M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $161M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 24 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $144M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $142M | Department of Health and Human Services |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to South Carolina?
South Carolina received $8.2B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state has 15,838 awards with an average award size of $519K, and obligations are down 1.3% year over year. Fiscal-year totals show prior-year obligations of $6.7B in FY21, $7.2B in FY22, $10.1B in FY23, $10.6B in FY24, and $8.3B in FY25.
Which agencies award the most contracts in South Carolina?
The Department of Energy awards the most contracts in South Carolina, with $4.8B in obligations. The Department of Defense follows with $1.9B, and other agencies with significant obligations include the Department of Homeland Security at $503M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $448M. Additional buying agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $305M and the Department of Agriculture at $88.5M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in South Carolina?
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC and SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC are the largest federal contractors in South Carolina, with $3.4B and $1.1B in obligations respectively. Other top vendors include BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC at $326M, BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC at $279M, and ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL at $243M.
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