Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in South Carolina: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $9.5B
- Contract awards
- 18,503
- Average award size
- $516K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 14.6% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $6.7B |
| FY22 | $7.2B |
| FY23 | $10.1B |
| FY24 | $10.6B |
| FY25 | $8.3B |
| FY26 | $9.5B |
Obligations grew 14.6% year over year, from $8.3B in FY2025 to $9.5B in FY2026 to date.
South Carolina has received $9.5B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 18,503 awards, with an average award size of $516K, and obligations are up 14.6% year over year. The Department of Energy is the largest buyer in the state, having obligated $4.9B, followed by the Department of Defense with $2.6B. The top vendors include SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC at $3.4B and SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC at $1.1B. Facilities Support Services is the largest industry by obligations at $3.7B, and Remediation Services is the second at $1.1B. Recent fiscal years show fluctuations: FY23 had $10.1B, FY24 had $10.6B, and FY25 had $8.3B before the current FY26 total of $9.5B. These figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial. The distribution of spending is highly concentrated in a few large agencies and vendors, and the industries with the largest obligations reflect energy, environmental remediation, construction, and engineering work in the state.
How has federal spending in South Carolina trended recently?
Obligations rose and fell across recent fiscal years: FY21 was $6.7B, FY22 was $7.2B, FY23 was $10.1B, FY24 was $10.6B, FY25 was $8.3B, and FY26 to date is $9.5B. The current fiscal year is showing obligations up 14.6% year over year. The number of awards in FY2026 to date is 18,503, with an average award size of $516K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $4.9B |
| Department of Defense | $2.6B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $751M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $528M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $350M |
| Department of Agriculture | $114M |
| Department of State | $100M |
| Department of Transportation | $88.4M |
| Department of Justice | $50M |
| Department of Commerce | $39.3M |
Department of Energy was the top federal buyer in South Carolina, obligating $4.9B (51.0% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors dominate FY2026 to date?
The Department of Energy is the largest buyer, having obligated $4.9B, followed by the Department of Defense at $2.6B and the Department of Health and Human Services at $751M. SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC and SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC are the top vendors at $3.4B and $1.1B respectively, and Facilities Support Services and Remediation Services lead industries at $3.7B and $1.1B respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC | $3.4B |
| SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $1.1B |
| BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $388M |
| PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $344M |
| BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC | $325M |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $245M |
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $229M |
| DETYENS SHIPYARDS INC | $224M |
| COMPANION DATA SERVICES LLC | $178M |
| SO-PAK-CO, INC | $167M |
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC led all contractors in South Carolina with $3.4B, 35.6% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | $3.7B |
| Remediation Services | $1.1B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $902M |
| Engineering Services | $645M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $423M |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $271M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $246M |
| Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | $225M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $205M |
| Fruit and Vegetable Canning | $146M |
Facilities Support Services was the largest industry in South Carolina, with $3.7B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC | $3.4B |
| 2 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $1.1B |
| 3 | BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $388M |
| 4 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $344M |
| 5 | BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC | $325M |
| 6 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $245M |
| 7 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $229M |
| 8 | DETYENS SHIPYARDS INC | $224M |
| 9 | COMPANION DATA SERVICES LLC | $178M |
| 10 | SO-PAK-CO, INC | $167M |
| 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 | $1B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $795M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 6 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $793M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 7 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $724M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 8 | COMPANION DATA SERVICES LLC | $574M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 9 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $495M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $316M | Department of Energy |
| 11 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $304M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 12 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $303M | Department of Energy |
| 13 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $235M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $233M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $230M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 16 | BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $230M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 17 | ATLAS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $223M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $213M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 19 | ADAPT FORWARD LLC | $185M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | CHUGACH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | $181M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $181M | Railroad Retirement Board |
| 22 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $179M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | CACI NSS, LLC | $167M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $162M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $161M | 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 $9.5B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 18,503 awards with an average award size of $516K, and obligations are up 14.6% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in South Carolina?
The Department of Energy obligated $4.9B, the Department of Defense obligated $2.6B, and the Department of Health and Human Services obligated $751M in FY2026 to date. Other top buyers include the Department of Homeland Security at $528M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $350M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in South Carolina?
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC is the largest federal contractor at $3.4B, followed by SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC at $1.1B. Other leading contractors include BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC at $388M and PALMETTO GBA, LLC at $344M.
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