Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Tennessee: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $11.7B
- Contract awards
- 21,743
- Average award size
- $538K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 6.8% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $10.8B |
| FY22 | $11.4B |
| FY23 | $11.2B |
| FY24 | $10.8B |
| FY25 | $11B |
| FY26 | $11.7B |
Obligations grew 6.8% year over year, from $11B in FY2025 to $11.7B in FY2026 to date.
Tennessee has received $11.7B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The federal government has issued 21,743 awards in the state, with an average award size of $538K. Obligations are up 6.8% year over year. The Department of Energy is the largest buyer in Tennessee, obligating $7.5B so far in FY2026. Facilities Support Services is the largest industry by obligations at $6.2B. Other sizable buyers and sectors include the Department of Defense at $1.7B, Remediation Services at $772M, and Engineering Services at $769M. Top contractors include CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC at $3.3B and UT-BATTELLE LLC at $2.8B. These totals are contract obligations and reflect fiscal year to date activity; FY2026 totals are partial and cover the current fiscal year period only.
How has federal contracting in Tennessee changed year to year?
Obligations are up 6.8% year over year. Tennessee recorded $10.8B in FY21, $11.4B in FY22, $11.2B in FY23, $10.8B in FY24, $11B in FY25, and $11.7B in FY26 to date. The pattern shows multiple years near the $11B level with FY26 to date at $11.7B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $7.5B |
| Department of Defense | $1.7B |
| Department of Justice | $743M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $581M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $269M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $262M |
| Department of Education | $201M |
| Department of Agriculture | $103M |
| General Services Administration | $89.6M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $59.3M |
Department of Energy was the top federal buyer in Tennessee, obligating $7.5B (64.3% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors dominate federal spending in Tennessee?
The Department of Energy is the dominant buyer with $7.5B in obligations. The Department of Defense is the second largest buyer at $1.7B. CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC and UT-BATTELLE LLC are the top vendors at $3.3B and $2.8B respectively, and Facilities Support Services is the largest industry at $6.2B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $3.3B |
| UT-BATTELLE LLC | $2.8B |
| UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC | $566M |
| METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $514M |
| BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC | $385M |
| EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $201M |
| BWXT ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, LLC | $200M |
| C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | $195M |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $186M |
| WORKWEAR OUTFITTERS, LLC | $167M |
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC led all contractors in Tennessee with $3.3B, 28.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | $6.2B |
| Remediation Services | $772M |
| Engineering Services | $769M |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $619M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $252M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $231M |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | $211M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $169M |
| Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | $164M |
| Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers | $157M |
Facilities Support Services was the largest industry in Tennessee, with $6.2B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $3.3B |
| 2 | UT-BATTELLE LLC | $2.8B |
| 3 | UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC | $566M |
| 4 | METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $514M |
| 5 | BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC | $385M |
| 6 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $201M |
| 7 | BWXT ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, LLC | $200M |
| 8 | C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | $195M |
| 9 | OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $186M |
| 10 | WORKWEAR OUTFITTERS, LLC | $167M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT-BATTELLE LLC | $42.4B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $34.7B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN SERVICES, LLC | $20.6B | Department of Energy |
| 4 | UCOR LLC | $3.9B | Department of Energy |
| 5 | OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $3.2B | Department of Energy |
| 6 | UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC | $2.5B | Department of Energy |
| 7 | NATIONAL AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $2.4B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC. | $2.3B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | ISOTEK SYSTEMS, LLC | $925M | Department of Energy |
| 10 | BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC | $898M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $563M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $340M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 13 | SHIMMICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | $313M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | NUCLEAR FUEL SERVICES INC | $288M | Department of Energy |
| 15 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $267M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 16 | BWXT ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, LLC | $267M | Department of Energy |
| 17 | BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC. | $226M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $209M | Department of Education |
| 19 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $209M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 20 | MCKESSON SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION LLC | $204M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 21 | C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | $192M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | RSI ENTECH, LLC | $165M | Department of Energy |
| 23 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC | $165M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | AKIMA INTRA-DATA, LLC | $136M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | RSI ENTECH, LLC | $135M | Department of Energy |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Tennessee?
Tennessee received $11.7B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state has 21,743 awards so far and an average award size of $538K. These figures are fiscal year to date and reflect contract obligations only.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Tennessee?
The Department of Energy awards the most federal contract obligations in Tennessee. The Department of Energy obligated $7.5B in FY2026 to date, followed by the Department of Defense at $1.7B and the Department of Justice at $743M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Tennessee?
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC is the largest federal contractor in Tennessee by obligations. CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC has $3.3B, UT-BATTELLE LLC has $2.8B, and UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC has $566M in FY2026 to date obligations.
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