Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Utah: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $5.2B
- Contract awards
- 8,103
- Average award size
- $647K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 0.3% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $4B |
| FY22 | $5.3B |
| FY23 | $6.3B |
| FY24 | $7.2B |
| FY25 | $5.2B |
| FY26 | $5.2B |
Obligations grew 0.3% year over year, from $5.2B in FY2025 to $5.2B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations to Utah totaled $5.2B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense obligated $4.1B, making defense the dominant buyer in the state. Total awards numbered 8,103 and the average award size was $647K. Year over year obligations were up 0.3%. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing received $2.9B, the largest industry share. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP accounted for $2.9B in vendor obligations, and ASAHI REFINING USA INC and L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. followed with $453M and $277M respectively. Historic fiscal-year obligations show peaks and troughs: FY21 registered $4B, FY22 $5.3B, FY23 $6.3B, FY24 $7.2B, and FY25 $5.2B. The FY26 total matches FY25 at $5.2B to date. Other significant buying agencies include the Department of the Treasury at $480M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $117M. Industry concentration and a heavy DoD presence shape contracting opportunities and competitive dynamics for Utah-based vendors and prime contractors.
How concentrated is federal spending in Utah and which agencies drive it?
The Department of Defense obligated $4.1B, concentrating the bulk of federal spending in Utah. The Department of the Treasury obligated $480M and the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $117M, followed by other agencies with smaller totals. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing received $2.9B, signaling an industry concentration around defense-related manufacturing. The next-largest industry, Nonferrous Metal Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding, received $453M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $4.1B |
| Department of the Treasury | $480M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $117M |
| Department of Agriculture | $115M |
| General Services Administration | $62.2M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $61.1M |
| Department of the Interior | $55.9M |
| Department of Energy | $54M |
| Department of Transportation | $52.4M |
| Department of Labor | $39M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Utah, obligating $4.1B (78.2% of the state total).
Who are the largest contractors and what award patterns stand out?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP received $2.9B, making the company the largest contractor in Utah by obligations. ASAHI REFINING USA INC received $453M and L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. received $277M. Award activity totaled 8,103 contracts with an average award size of $647K, and obligations were up 0.3% year over year.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $2.9B |
| ASAHI REFINING USA INC | $453M |
| L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $277M |
| UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SPACE DYNAMICS LABORATORY | $134M |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $76.4M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $64.1M |
| MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $58.7M |
| NORTH WIND PORTAGE, INC. | $53.8M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $47.3M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $46.2M |
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP led all contractors in Utah with $2.9B, 54.6% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $2.9B |
| Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding | $453M |
| Engineering Services | $222M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $170M |
| Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $118M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $87.4M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $83.5M |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $83.1M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $67.5M |
| Remediation Services | $59.2M |
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing was the largest industry in Utah, with $2.9B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $2.9B |
| 2 | ASAHI REFINING USA INC | $453M |
| 3 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $277M |
| 4 | UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SPACE DYNAMICS LABORATORY | $134M |
| 5 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $76.4M |
| 6 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $64.1M |
| 7 | MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $58.7M |
| 8 | NORTH WIND PORTAGE, INC. | $53.8M |
| 9 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $47.3M |
| 10 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $46.2M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $13.7B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $10B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $4.4B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 4 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $630M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $265M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | NORTH WIND PORTAGE, INC. | $196M | Department of Energy |
| 7 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $182M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $147M | Department of Labor |
| 9 | BIG-D CONSTRUCTION CORP | $135M | General Services Administration |
| 10 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $122M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $122M | Department of Labor |
| 12 | AMES FEDERAL CONTRACTING GROUP LLC | $115M | Department of the Interior |
| 13 | AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, LLC | $112M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $111M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | CITY LIGHT & POWER, INC. | $109M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $108M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $103M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | SGJV, LLC | $95.9M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $91.7M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $90.6M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | ADVANTAGED SOLUTIONS, LLC | $88.6M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $87.5M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $81M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | HHI CORPORATION | $79.2M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $78.8M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Utah?
Federal contract money to Utah totaled $5.2B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense accounted for $4.1B of those obligations, and Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing received $2.9B. Historic fiscal-year totals include FY21 at $4B, FY22 at $5.3B, FY23 at $6.3B, FY24 at $7.2B, and FY25 at $5.2B.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Utah?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Utah, obligating $4.1B in FY2026 to date. Other leading buyers are the Department of the Treasury at $480M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $117M, with several other agencies contributing smaller amounts.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Utah?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP is the largest federal contractor in Utah with $2.9B in obligations. Other top vendors include ASAHI REFINING USA INC with $453M and L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. with $277M.
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