Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Arkansas: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $771M
- Contract awards
- 13,915
- Average award size
- $55.4K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 39.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.5B |
| FY22 | $1.4B |
| FY23 | $1.3B |
| FY24 | $1.9B |
| FY25 | $1.3B |
| FY26 | $771M |
Obligations fell 39.0% year over year, from $1.3B in FY2025 to $771M in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations to Arkansas totaled $771M in FY2026 to date. Award activity reached 13,915 awards with an average award size of $55.4K. Obligations fell 39.0% year over year. The current-year totals are partial and represent fiscal year to date activity. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in Arkansas, obligating $452M so far. The Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $94.6M and the General Services Administration follows with $56.4M. BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC is the largest vendor by obligations at $102M, followed by ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC at $68.2M and ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO at $47.5M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is the largest industry by obligations at $216M, followed by Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction at $121M. Fiscal-year comparisons show higher totals in earlier years, including $1.9B in FY24 and $1.5B in FY21. Agencies and vendors are concentrated in construction, engineering, facilities, and a mix of defense and support services, reflecting the mix of major buyers and large vendor awards in the state.
Which agencies drive federal spending in Arkansas?
The Department of Defense is the top buyer, obligating $452M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $94.6M and the General Services Administration obligated $56.4M. Other active buyers include the Department of Justice at $33.5M and the Department of State at $32.3M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $452M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $94.6M |
| General Services Administration | $56.4M |
| Department of Justice | $33.5M |
| Department of State | $32.3M |
| Department of Energy | $24.3M |
| Department of Agriculture | $23.9M |
| Department of the Interior | $20.6M |
| Department of Transportation | $12.2M |
| Department of Labor | $7.6M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Arkansas, obligating $452M (58.7% of the state total).
Who captures the largest federal awards in Arkansas?
BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC leads vendors with $102M in obligations. ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC obligated $68.2M and ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO obligated $47.5M. Major obligations concentrate in construction-related firms and specialist defense and services contractors.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $102M |
| ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC | $68.2M |
| ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | $47.5M |
| ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC | $36.2M |
| CGI FEDERAL INC. | $33.5M |
| BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $31M |
| RIGID CONSTRUCTORS LLC | $24.6M |
| SHAVER FOODS LLC | $23.9M |
| RED EAGLE 3 JV | $22.9M |
| GIDEON CONTRACTING, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $20.9M |
BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC led all contractors in Arkansas with $102M, 13.3% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $216M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $121M |
| Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | $33.2M |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | $32.4M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | $29.7M |
| Facilities Support Services | $29.4M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $21.3M |
| Support Activities for Forestry | $19.9M |
| Explosives Manufacturing | $18.2M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $13.9M |
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction was the largest industry in Arkansas, with $216M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $102M |
| 2 | ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC | $68.2M |
| 3 | ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | $47.5M |
| 4 | ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC | $36.2M |
| 5 | CGI FEDERAL INC. | $33.5M |
| 6 | BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $31M |
| 7 | RIGID CONSTRUCTORS LLC | $24.6M |
| 8 | SHAVER FOODS LLC | $23.9M |
| 9 | RED EAGLE 3 JV | $22.9M |
| 10 | GIDEON CONTRACTING, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $20.9M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | SERCO INC | $1B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 3 | CGI FEDERAL INC. | $403M | Department of State |
| 4 | BFBC LLC | $182M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $165M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $132M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. | $122M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $109M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | $85.1M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC | $68.2M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $61.4M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | VOITH HYDRO INC | $53.9M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | PROJECT ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION | $50.9M | Department of Energy |
| 14 | INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS LLC | $50.6M | Department of Energy |
| 15 | SERRATO CORPORATION | $48.5M | Department of Labor |
| 16 | AMERIND BG JV, LLC | $46.5M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 17 | GILBANE FEDERAL JV | $43.8M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | HURLEY JV, LLP | $42.9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 19 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $40.9M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | CERRIS BUILDERS, INC | $37.3M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | ROSS GROUP CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LLC | $36.2M | General Services Administration |
| 22 | FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC | $35.5M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | MEDVOLT - ROUNDHOUSE JV | $34.4M | Department of the Interior |
| 24 | ODLE MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | $31.6M | Department of Labor |
| 25 | BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $31M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Arkansas?
Arkansas received $771M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Award activity included 13,915 awards with an average award size of $55.4K, and obligations fell 39.0% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Arkansas?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Arkansas with $452M in obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $94.6M and the General Services Administration follows with $56.4M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Arkansas?
BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC is the largest federal contractor in Arkansas with $102M in obligations in FY2026 to date. ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC follows with $68.2M and ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO follows with $47.5M.
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