Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in South Dakota: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $780M
- Contract awards
- 3,457
- Average award size
- $226K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 3.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $624M |
| FY22 | $1.2B |
| FY23 | $1B |
| FY24 | $1.3B |
| FY25 | $804M |
| FY26 | $780M |
Obligations fell 3.0% year over year, from $804M in FY2025 to $780M in FY2026 to date.
South Dakota has received $780M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 3,457 awards with an average award size of $226K. Obligations fell 3.0% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $338M in obligations, followed by the Department of Health and Human Services with $135M and the Department of the Interior with $115M. CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC is the top vendor with $86.6M, followed by KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC with $70.9M and STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION with $50.1M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is the largest industry by obligations at $211M, with Computer Facilities Management Services next at $71.2M. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial because the fiscal year is ongoing.
How did FY2026 federal contract obligations compare with prior years?
FY2026 to date obligations total $780M, which follows FY25 obligations of $804M and FY24 obligations of $1.3B. Obligations fell 3.0% year over year. The fiscal series shows earlier totals of $624M in FY21, $1.2B in FY22, and $1B in FY23.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $338M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $135M |
| Department of the Interior | $115M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $102M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $21.9M |
| Department of Agriculture | $18.6M |
| Department of the Treasury | $14.8M |
| Department of Justice | $11.5M |
| Department of Transportation | $7.5M |
| Department of Energy | $4.9M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in South Dakota, obligating $338M (43.3% of the state total).
Which buyers, vendors, and industries dominate federal spending in South Dakota?
The Department of Defense obligated $338M, the Department of Health and Human Services obligated $135M, and the Department of the Interior obligated $115M. CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC holds $86.6M in obligations, KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC holds $70.9M, and STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION holds $50.1M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction leads industries with $211M, and Computer Facilities Management Services follows with $71.2M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $86.6M |
| KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $70.9M |
| STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION | $50.1M |
| BLACK HILLS SERVICE COMPANY, LLC | $42.8M |
| FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $40.7M |
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $31.1M |
| TRIBAL HEALTH, LLC | $27M |
| VRC METAL SYSTEMS, LLC | $24M |
| LACREEK DEVELOPMENT CORP | $22.6M |
| L.S. BLACK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC | $22.1M |
CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC led all contractors in South Dakota with $86.6M, 11.1% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $211M |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | $71.2M |
| Electric Power Distribution | $43.7M |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $42.7M |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $37.8M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $33.6M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $30.2M |
| Temporary Help Services | $29.9M |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | $20.6M |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $19.6M |
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction was the largest industry in South Dakota, with $211M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $86.6M |
| 2 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $70.9M |
| 3 | STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION | $50.1M |
| 4 | BLACK HILLS SERVICE COMPANY, LLC | $42.8M |
| 5 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $40.7M |
| 6 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $31.1M |
| 7 | TRIBAL HEALTH, LLC | $27M |
| 8 | VRC METAL SYSTEMS, LLC | $24M |
| 9 | LACREEK DEVELOPMENT CORP | $22.6M |
| 10 | L.S. BLACK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC | $22.1M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $209M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | VOITH HYDRO INC | $164M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $141M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $139M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | R. C. CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. | $123M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $112M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $78.4M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $76.4M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $73.8M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $67.5M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | KOMADA LLC | $67M | Department of the Interior |
| 12 | BLACK HILLS SERVICE COMPANY, LLC | $60.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 13 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $59.7M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $47.2M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $44.6M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $44M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $39.3M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $36.3M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | SAW GREENLAND, LLC | $34.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 20 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $34.5M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | RICHARD GROUP LLC | $34.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 22 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $33.5M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | R.C.S. CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $27.1M | Department of the Interior |
| 24 | AVIATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT LLC | $26.6M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 25 | PCC VENTURES | $23.2M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to South Dakota?
South Dakota has received $780M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 3,457 awards with an average award size of $226K, and obligations fell 3.0% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in South Dakota?
The Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of the Interior award the most contracts in South Dakota. The Department of Defense obligated $338M, the Department of Health and Human Services obligated $135M, and the Department of the Interior obligated $115M in FY2026 to date.
Who are the largest federal contractors in South Dakota?
CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC, KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC, and STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION are the largest federal contractors in South Dakota by obligations. CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC holds $86.6M, KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC holds $70.9M, and STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION holds $50.1M in FY2026 to date.
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