Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Virginia: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $90B
- Contract awards
- 320,602
- Average award size
- $281K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 25.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $77.9B |
| FY22 | $89.4B |
| FY23 | $106B |
| FY24 | $110B |
| FY25 | $121B |
| FY26 | $90B |
Obligations fell 25.4% year over year, from $121B in FY2025 to $90B in FY2026 to date.
Virginia has received $90B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 25.4% year over year while award activity includes 320,602 awards and an average award size of $281K. Federal buying in Virginia has been large and concentrated: the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $32.7B and the Department of Defense obligated $31.6B in FY2026 to date. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is the largest industry by obligations at $29.4B, followed by Computer Systems Design Services at $9.2B. Top vendors include OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. at $19.9B and TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP at $9.5B. Historical context shows prior fiscal years with FY25 at $121B and FY24 at $110B, placing the current $90B total below recent peaks. All figures are contract obligations and the current-year totals are partial, fiscal year to date.
How are Virginia's federal contract obligations changing year over year?
Obligations fell 25.4% year over year. Total obligations for FY2026 to date are $90B, compared with $121B in FY25 and $110B in FY24. The award count is 320,602 with an average award size of $281K, which reflects the current fiscal year to date activity. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $32.7B |
| Department of Defense | $31.6B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $6B |
| General Services Administration | $4.9B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $3.2B |
| Department of Justice | $2.2B |
| Department of State | $1.4B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1.1B |
| Department of Transportation | $1.1B |
| Department of the Treasury | $859M |
Department of Veterans Affairs was the top federal buyer in Virginia, obligating $32.7B (36.3% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries dominate federal contracting in Virginia?
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense are the top buyers, obligated $32.7B and $31.6B respectively in FY2026 to date. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is the largest industry at $29.4B, with Computer Systems Design Services at $9.2B. OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. and TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP are the largest vendors at $19.9B and $9.5B respectively. Other major industries include Engineering Services at $5.4B and Ship Building and Repairing at $4.1B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. | $19.9B |
| TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $9.5B |
| ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. | $3.1B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3B |
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2.9B |
| ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2B |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $1.9B |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $1.7B |
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $1.2B |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $1B |
OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. led all contractors in Virginia with $19.9B, 22.1% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $29.4B |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $9.2B |
| Other Computer Related Services | $5.9B |
| Engineering Services | $5.4B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $4.1B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $3.8B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $3.1B |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $2.8B |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $2.3B |
| Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $1.9B |
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers was the largest industry in Virginia, with $29.4B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. | $19.9B |
| 2 | TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $9.5B |
| 3 | ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. | $3.1B |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3B |
| 5 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2.9B |
| 6 | ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2B |
| 7 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $1.9B |
| 8 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $1.7B |
| 9 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $1.2B |
| 10 | LEIDOS, INC. | $1B |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $12.8B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7.7B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $6.7B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $4.6B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $4.5B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $4.5B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $3.7B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC | $3.1B | Department of Energy |
| 9 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $3B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. | $2.8B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 11 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2.6B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | RANGE GENERATION NEXT LLC | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $1.7B | Department of Transportation |
| 16 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.6B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 17 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $1.6B | Department of State |
| 18 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | $1.6B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 20 | PERATON INC. | $1.5B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 21 | AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 23 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 24 | MAGELLAN FEDERAL, INC. | $1.2B | General Services Administration |
| 25 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $1.2B | General Services Administration |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Virginia?
Virginia received $90B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. That total is a fiscal year to date figure and current-year totals are partial. Historical totals include $121B in FY25 and $110B in FY24.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Virginia?
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense award the most contracts in Virginia. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $32.7B and the Department of Defense obligated $31.6B in FY2026 to date. Other top buying agencies include the Department of Homeland Security at $6B and the General Services Administration at $4.9B.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Virginia?
OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. and TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP are the largest federal contractors in Virginia. OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. received $19.9B and TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP received $9.5B in FY2026 to date. Other top vendors include ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. at $3.1B and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $3B.
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