Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Washington: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $18.5B
- Contract awards
- 96,721
- Average award size
- $191K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 16.9% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $15.6B |
| FY22 | $12.1B |
| FY23 | $13B |
| FY24 | $15.4B |
| FY25 | $15.8B |
| FY26 | $18.5B |
Obligations grew 16.9% year over year, from $15.8B in FY2025 to $18.5B in FY2026 to date.
Total federal contract obligations to Washington are $18.5B for FY2026 to date. The state has received 96,721 awards, with an average award size of $191K. Obligations are up 16.9% year over year. Aircraft Manufacturing is the largest industry by obligations at $9.1B, followed by Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $1.5B and an Unknown industry category at $1.1B. The Department of Defense is the largest buying agency, obligating $12.4B, and the Department of Energy is the second-largest buyer at $4B. THE BOEING COMPANY is the largest vendor, receiving $9.1B, with BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE and BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. next at $1.5B and $1.1B respectively. Historical context shows FY21 obligations at $15.6B, FY22 at $12.1B, FY23 at $13B, FY24 at $15.4B, and FY25 at $15.8B. All figures are contract obligations, and current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date).
How has federal spending in Washington changed year over year?
Obligations are up 16.9% year over year. FY26 to date obligations stand at $18.5B compared with FY25 obligations of $15.8B. The state moved from $12.1B in FY22 and $13B in FY23 to $15.4B in FY24 before reaching the current-year total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $12.4B |
| Department of Energy | $4B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $499M |
| Department of Agriculture | $453M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $378M |
| Department of the Interior | $141M |
| General Services Administration | $125M |
| Department of Transportation | $119M |
| Department of Commerce | $99.8M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $90.8M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Washington, obligating $12.4B (67.0% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors dominate federal obligations in Washington?
The Department of Defense obligated $12.4B and the Department of Energy obligated $4B. THE BOEING COMPANY received $9.1B, and BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE received $1.5B. Aircraft Manufacturing is the top industry at $9.1B, followed by Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $1.5B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $9.1B |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $1.5B |
| BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | $1.1B |
| HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE, LLC | $787M |
| CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $454M |
| FLATIRON-AECON JOINT VENTURE | $320M |
| KIEWIT-ALBERICI SIOP MACC AJV | $290M |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $219M |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $202M |
| PACMED CLINICS | $180M |
THE BOEING COMPANY led all contractors in Washington with $9.1B, 49.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $9.1B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $1.5B |
| Unknown | $1.1B |
| Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | $782M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $775M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $688M |
| Remediation Services | $636M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $348M |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $278M |
| Facilities Support Services | $233M |
Aircraft Manufacturing was the largest industry in Washington, with $9.1B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $9.1B |
| 2 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $1.5B |
| 3 | BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | $1.1B |
| 4 | HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE, LLC | $787M |
| 5 | CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $454M |
| 6 | FLATIRON-AECON JOINT VENTURE | $320M |
| 7 | KIEWIT-ALBERICI SIOP MACC AJV | $290M |
| 8 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $219M |
| 9 | AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $202M |
| 10 | PACMED CLINICS | $180M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $32B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $30.9B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $18.1B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | $17.8B | Department of Energy |
| 5 | WASHINGTON RIVER PROTECTION SOLUTIONS LLC | $10.6B | Department of Energy |
| 6 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.6B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.8B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.5B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $4B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $1.7B | Department of Energy |
| 12 | HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE, LLC | $1.6B | Department of Energy |
| 13 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $1B | Department of Energy |
| 16 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $867M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | HANFORD LABORATORY MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION LLC | $552M | Department of Energy |
| 18 | PACMED CLINICS | $539M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | KIEWIT-ALBERICI SIOP MACC AJV | $516M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $515M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | VIGOR MARINE LLC | $444M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $372M | Department of Energy |
| 23 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $354M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | FLATIRON-AECON JOINT VENTURE | $337M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | VIGOR MARINE LLC | $276M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Washington?
Total federal contract obligations to Washington are $18.5B for FY2026 to date. The state has 96,721 awards with an average award size of $191K, and obligations are up 16.9% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Washington?
The Department of Defense and the Department of Energy award the most contracts in Washington. The Department of Defense obligated $12.4B and the Department of Energy obligated $4B in FY2026 to date; the next largest buyers are the Department of Homeland Security at $499M and the Department of Agriculture at $453M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Washington?
THE BOEING COMPANY, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, and BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. are the largest federal contractors in Washington. THE BOEING COMPANY received $9.1B, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE received $1.5B, and BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. received $1.1B in FY2026 to date.
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