Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Tennessee: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $10.6B
- Contract awards
- 18,656
- Average award size
- $568K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 3.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $10.8B |
| FY22 | $11.4B |
| FY23 | $11.2B |
| FY24 | $10.8B |
| FY25 | $11B |
| FY26 | $10.6B |
Obligations fell 3.2% year over year, from $11B in FY2025 to $10.6B in FY2026 to date.
The state of Tennessee recorded $10.6B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The federal contracting environment in Tennessee shows 18,656 awards with an average award size of $568K. Obligations fell down 3.2% year over year. The Department of Energy is the largest buyer in the state with $6.9B in obligations, followed by the Department of Defense with $1.5B. Facilities Support Services is the largest industry by obligations at $5.8B, with Remediation Services and Engineering Services trailing at $723M and $694M respectively. CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC and UT-BATTELLE LLC are the top vendors with $3.1B and $2.6B in obligations. Historical fiscal-year obligations show a range from $10.6B to $11.4B over FY21 through FY26, indicating relative stability in total federal spending. This summary highlights where contract dollars concentrate by agency, vendor, and NAICS industry in Tennessee for FY2026 to date.
Which agencies drive federal spending in Tennessee?
The Department of Energy is the largest buyer with $6.9B in obligations. The Department of Defense is the second largest with $1.5B, and the Department of Justice follows with $722M. Several civilian agencies including the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Health and Human Services also contribute meaningful shares at $517M and $254M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $6.9B |
| Department of Defense | $1.5B |
| Department of Justice | $722M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $517M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $254M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $203M |
| Department of Education | $198M |
| Department of Agriculture | $84.6M |
| General Services Administration | $74M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $58.1M |
Department of Energy was the top federal buyer in Tennessee, obligating $6.9B (64.7% of the state total).
Who captures the largest contract dollars in Tennessee?
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC and UT-BATTELLE LLC lead vendors with $3.1B and $2.6B in obligations. UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC and METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. are next with $559M and $515M. Facilities Support Services is the dominant industry with $5.8B, reflecting high concentration in facility-related work.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $3.1B |
| UT-BATTELLE LLC | $2.6B |
| UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC | $559M |
| METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $515M |
| BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC | $397M |
| EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $198M |
| C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | $192M |
| BWXT ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, LLC | $163M |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $122M |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $119M |
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC led all contractors in Tennessee with $3.1B, 29.0% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | $5.8B |
| Remediation Services | $723M |
| Engineering Services | $694M |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $609M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $215M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $209M |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | $167M |
| Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | $164M |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $124M |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $118M |
Facilities Support Services was the largest industry in Tennessee, with $5.8B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $3.1B |
| 2 | UT-BATTELLE LLC | $2.6B |
| 3 | UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC | $559M |
| 4 | METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $515M |
| 5 | BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC | $397M |
| 6 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $198M |
| 7 | C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | $192M |
| 8 | BWXT ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, LLC | $163M |
| 9 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $122M |
| 10 | OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $119M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT-BATTELLE LLC | $42.3B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $34.4B | 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 | $3.1B | 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 | $912M | Department of Energy |
| 10 | BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC | $910M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $547M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $340M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 13 | SHIMMICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | $313M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $263M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 15 | NUCLEAR FUEL SERVICES INC | $245M | Department of Energy |
| 16 | BWXT ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, LLC | $230M | Department of Energy |
| 17 | BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC. | $226M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $213M | 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 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC | $166M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | RSI ENTECH, LLC | $162M | Department of Energy |
| 24 | RSI ENTECH, LLC | $135M | Department of Energy |
| 25 | AKIMA INTRA-DATA, LLC | $134M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Tennessee?
Tennessee received $10.6B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 18,656 awards with an average award size of $568K, and obligations fell down 3.2% year over year. Historical annual totals ranged from $10.6B to $11.4B between FY21 and FY26.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Tennessee?
The Department of Energy awards the most contracts in Tennessee with $6.9B in obligations. The Department of Defense is second with $1.5B, followed by the Department of Justice at $722M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $517M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Tennessee?
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC and UT-BATTELLE LLC are the largest federal contractors in Tennessee with $3.1B and $2.6B in obligations. Other top vendors include UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC at $559M and METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. at $515M.
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