Flagship ranking · FY2026 to date
Government contracts by NAICS code, FY2026 to date
Data through 2026-08-24
This ranking shows federal contract obligations by NAICS for FY2026 to date, with total obligations of $463B. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers obligated $43.5B. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction obligated $42.8B. Aircraft Manufacturing obligated $39.1B. Engineering Services obligated $36B. Facilities Support Services obligated $32.9B. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) obligated $32.7B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing obligated $28.7B. Ship Building and Repairing obligated $27.1B. Computer Systems Design Services obligated $23B. Other Computer Related Services obligated $16.8B. This set of fields represents the largest NAICS markets for federal contracting so far in FY2026 to date. Readers focused on market size can use these named industries and their obligation levels to prioritize outreach, capture, or competitive analysis within the current fiscal year.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $43.5B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $42.8B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $39.1B |
| Engineering Services | $36B |
| Facilities Support Services | $32.9B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $32.7B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $28.7B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $27.1B |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $23B |
| Other Computer Related Services | $16.8B |
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers was the largest federal contract market in FY2026 to date, with $43.5B obligated.
| Rank | Industry (NAICS) | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114) | $43.5B |
| 2 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220) | $42.8B |
| 3 | Aircraft Manufacturing (336411) | $39.1B |
| 4 | Engineering Services (541330) | $36B |
| 5 | Facilities Support Services (561210) | $32.9B |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) | $32.7B |
| 7 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414) | $28.7B |
| 8 | Ship Building and Repairing (336611) | $27.1B |
| 9 | Computer Systems Design Services (541512) | $23B |
| 10 | Other Computer Related Services (541519) | $16.8B |
| 11 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413) | $13.1B |
| 12 | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412) | $11.9B |
| 13 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511) | $11.5B |
| 14 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990) | $10.4B |
| 15 | Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) | $8.6B |
| 16 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990) | $8.5B |
| 17 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541710) | $8B |
| 18 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111) | $8B |
| 19 | Petroleum Refineries (324110) | $7.7B |
| 20 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611) | $6.7B |
| 21 | Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612) | $6.1B |
| 22 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190) | $5.8B |
| 23 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) (541712) | $5.6B |
| 24 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412) | $5.1B |
| 25 | Remediation Services (562910) | $4.6B |
| 26 | Software Publishers (511210) | $4.1B |
| 27 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992) | $3.9B |
| 28 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993) | $3.7B |
| 29 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212) | $3.7B |
| 30 | Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411) | $3.5B |
Which NAICS markets lead federal obligations?
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers obligated $43.5B. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction obligated $42.8B. Aircraft Manufacturing obligated $39.1B. Engineering Services obligated $36B.
How broad is the top NAICS list in dollar terms?
The ranking lists ten NAICS markets with named obligation amounts through FY2026 to date. The ranking includes industries from insurance and construction to advanced manufacturing and computer services, with totals ranging from $16.8B to $43.5B against total obligations of $463B.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest federal contracting industries?
The biggest federal contracting industries are Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers ($43.5B), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction ($42.8B), and Aircraft Manufacturing ($39.1B). Engineering Services obligated $36B, Facilities Support Services obligated $32.9B, and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) obligated $32.7B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing obligated $28.7B, Ship Building and Repairing obligated $27.1B, Computer Systems Design Services obligated $23B, and Other Computer Related Services obligated $16.8B.