Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Washington: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $13.5B
- Contract awards
- 85,897
- Average award size
- $158K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 14.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $15.6B |
| FY22 | $12.1B |
| FY23 | $13B |
| FY24 | $15.4B |
| FY25 | $15.8B |
| FY26 | $13.5B |
Obligations fell 14.4% year over year, from $15.8B in FY2025 to $13.5B in FY2026 to date.
Washington received $13.5B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date, spread across 85,897 awards with an average award size of $158K. Obligations are down 14.4% year over year. The Department of Defense and the Department of Energy dominate buying activity, obligating $8.9B and $3.2B respectively. THE BOEING COMPANY is the largest vendor with $5.9B in obligations, followed by BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE at $1.2B. Aircraft Manufacturing leads industries with $5.9B in obligations, while Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences accounts for $1.2B. Prior fiscal years show variability: FY21 was $15.6B, FY22 was $12.1B, FY23 was $13B, FY24 was $15.4B, and FY25 was $15.8B. All figures are contract obligations, and current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date). Use these figures to benchmark procurement concentration, contractor opportunity, and sector exposure for Washington-based business development and capture planning.
What agencies are driving contract obligations in Washington?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $8.9B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Energy is the second-largest buyer, obligating $3.2B. Smaller but material buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $301M and the Department of Agriculture at $281M. These top buyers explain most of the state total of $13.5B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $8.9B |
| Department of Energy | $3.2B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $301M |
| Department of Agriculture | $281M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $265M |
| Department of the Interior | $97.5M |
| Department of Transportation | $96.4M |
| General Services Administration | $83.8M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $73.1M |
| Department of Commerce | $72M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Washington, obligating $8.9B (66.0% of the state total).
Which vendors and industries capture the most federal dollars in Washington?
THE BOEING COMPANY is the largest vendor with $5.9B in obligations. BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE follows with $1.2B, and HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE, LLC has $787M. Aircraft Manufacturing is the leading industry at $5.9B, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences accounts for $1.2B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.9B |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $1.2B |
| HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE, LLC | $787M |
| BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | $627M |
| CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $455M |
| FLATIRON-AECON JOINT VENTURE | $320M |
| KIEWIT-ALBERICI SIOP MACC AJV | $290M |
| PACMED CLINICS | $180M |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $153M |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $137M |
THE BOEING COMPANY led all contractors in Washington with $5.9B, 43.8% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $5.9B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $1.2B |
| Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | $782M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $747M |
| Unknown | $627M |
| Remediation Services | $590M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $425M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $304M |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $224M |
| Facilities Support Services | $219M |
Aircraft Manufacturing was the largest industry in Washington, with $5.9B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.9B |
| 2 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $1.2B |
| 3 | HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE, LLC | $787M |
| 4 | BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | $627M |
| 5 | CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $455M |
| 6 | FLATIRON-AECON JOINT VENTURE | $320M |
| 7 | KIEWIT-ALBERICI SIOP MACC AJV | $290M |
| 8 | PACMED CLINICS | $180M |
| 9 | AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $153M |
| 10 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $137M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $32B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $30.7B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $18.1B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | $17.3B | Department of Energy |
| 5 | WASHINGTON RIVER PROTECTION SOLUTIONS LLC | $10.6B | Department of Energy |
| 6 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.5B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $4B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $1.7B | Department of Energy |
| 11 | HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE, LLC | $1.6B | Department of Energy |
| 12 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $1B | Department of Energy |
| 15 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $867M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | PACMED CLINICS | $539M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | HANFORD LABORATORY MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION LLC | $523M | Department of Energy |
| 18 | KIEWIT-ALBERICI SIOP MACC AJV | $516M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $515M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | VIGOR MARINE LLC | $444M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | CENTRAL PLATEAU CLEANUP COMPANY, LLC | $372M | Department of Energy |
| 22 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $354M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | FLATIRON-AECON JOINT VENTURE | $337M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | VIGOR MARINE LLC | $275M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | WSM PACIFIC SIOP, A JOINT VENTURE | $248M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Washington?
Washington received $13.5B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The total comes from 85,897 awards with an average award size of $158K, and obligations are down 14.4% year over year. Fiscal history shows FY21 at $15.6B, FY22 at $12.1B, FY23 at $13B, FY24 at $15.4B, and FY25 at $15.8B.
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 $8.9B and the Department of Energy obligated $3.2B in FY2026 to date. Other notable buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $301M and the Department of Agriculture at $281M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Washington?
THE BOEING COMPANY is the largest federal contractor in Washington with $5.9B in obligations. Other top contractors include BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE at $1.2B and HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE, LLC at $787M. The top industries are Aircraft Manufacturing at $5.9B and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $1.2B.
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