Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in California: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-10-26 · FY2027 to date
- Obligations, FY2027 to date
- $524M
- Contract awards
- 4,436
- Average award size
- $118K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 99.1% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY22 | $57.5B |
| FY23 | $61.5B |
| FY24 | $61.7B |
| FY25 | $62B |
| FY26 | $57.5B |
| FY27 | $524M |
Obligations fell 99.1% year over year, from $57.5B in FY2026 to $524M in FY2027 to date.
California's total federal contract obligations for FY2027 to date are $524M. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $251M and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $205M in the same period. The state recorded 4,436 awards with an average award size of $118K. Obligations are down 99.1% year over year. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the largest industry by obligations at $147M. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is the largest vendor by obligations at $128M, followed by IMPULSE SPACE, INC. at $37.1M and BECKMAN COULTER, INC at $27.4M. FY22 through FY26 annual obligations were $57.5B, $61.5B, $61.7B, $62B, and $57.5B respectively, highlighting a much larger historical scale compared with the FY2027 to date figure. All figures are contract obligations; current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date).
Which agencies are the biggest buyers in California in FY2027 to date?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest buyer at $251M. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the second-largest buyer at $205M. The Department of Justice, General Services Administration, and Department of the Interior follow with $17.8M, $17M, and $13.2M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $251M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $205M |
| Department of Justice | $17.8M |
| General Services Administration | $17M |
| Department of the Interior | $13.2M |
| Department of the Treasury | $6M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $5.7M |
| Department of Agriculture | $4.7M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $2.7M |
| National Labor Relations Board | $307K |
Department of Veterans Affairs was the top federal buyer in California, obligating $251M (48.0% of the state total).
Which vendors and industries dominate California federal contracting in FY2027 to date?
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is the top vendor at $128M. IMPULSE SPACE, INC., and BECKMAN COULTER, INC are the next largest vendors at $37.1M and $27.4M. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is the top industry at $147M, followed by Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing at $46M and Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation at $43.6M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $128M |
| IMPULSE SPACE, INC. | $37.1M |
| BECKMAN COULTER, INC | $27.4M |
| CEPHEID | $24.7M |
| NW CONSTRUCTION, INC | $11.7M |
| SERVEXO | $10.3M |
| SEA PAC ENGINEERING INC | $8.2M |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $8M |
| ONE LIFE TRANSPORTATION LLC | $7.7M |
| VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC | $6.6M |
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY led all contractors in California with $128M, 24.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $147M |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | $46M |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $43.6M |
| In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing | $18.6M |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $17.7M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $15.9M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $14.7M |
| Temporary Help Services | $13.8M |
| Facilities Support Services | $13.2M |
| Medical Laboratories | $12.8M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in California, with $147M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $128M |
| 2 | IMPULSE SPACE, INC. | $37.1M |
| 3 | BECKMAN COULTER, INC | $27.4M |
| 4 | CEPHEID | $24.7M |
| 5 | NW CONSTRUCTION, INC | $11.7M |
| 6 | SERVEXO | $10.3M |
| 7 | SEA PAC ENGINEERING INC | $8.2M |
| 8 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $8M |
| 9 | ONE LIFE TRANSPORTATION LLC | $7.7M |
| 10 | VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC | $6.6M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $41.6B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $3B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 3 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.6B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 4 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.3B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 5 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $826M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 6 | INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | $655M | Department of State |
| 7 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $539M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 8 | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $426M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 9 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $398M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 10 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $313M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 11 | NW CONSTRUCTION, INC | $269M | Department of the Interior |
| 12 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $223M | General Services Administration |
| 13 | KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE WEST CO. | $218M | Department of the Interior |
| 14 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $214M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 15 | REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE | $202M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 16 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $198M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 17 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $194M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 18 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $169M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 19 | REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE | $138M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 20 | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $128M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 21 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $118M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 22 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $112M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 23 | SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $103M | General Services Administration |
| 24 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $103M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 25 | CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $95.1M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to California?
California receives $524M in federal contract obligations in FY2027 to date. The state recorded 4,436 awards with an average award size of $118K. Obligations are down 99.1% year over year and FY22 through FY26 obligations were $57.5B, $61.5B, $61.7B, $62B, and $57.5B respectively.
Which agencies award the most contracts in California?
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration award the most contracts in California in FY2027 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $251M and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $205M. The Department of Justice, General Services Administration, and Department of the Interior are next with $17.8M, $17M, and $13.2M respectively.
Who are the largest federal contractors in California?
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is the largest federal contractor in California in FY2027 to date at $128M. IMPULSE SPACE, INC. and BECKMAN COULTER, INC are the next largest contractors at $37.1M and $27.4M. Other top vendors include CEPHEID at $24.7M and NW CONSTRUCTION, INC at $11.7M.
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