Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Connecticut: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $19.6B
- Contract awards
- 28,551
- Average award size
- $688K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 44.1% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $18.4B |
| FY22 | $22.3B |
| FY23 | $26B |
| FY24 | $20B |
| FY25 | $35.1B |
| FY26 | $19.6B |
Obligations fell 44.1% year over year, from $35.1B in FY2025 to $19.6B in FY2026 to date.
The state of Connecticut has $19.6B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense obligated $19.1B of that total. Obligations fell 44.1% year over year. Award activity shows 28,551 awards with an average award size of $688K. Year-to-date totals are partial because the fiscal year is ongoing, so the $19.6B figure does not represent a full-year total. Historical context shows prior fiscal-year obligations of $18.4B in FY21, $22.3B in FY22, $26B in FY23, $20B in FY24, and $35.1B in FY25. Engineering Services is the largest industry by obligations at $7.1B, followed by Ship Building and Repairing at $4.6B and Aircraft Manufacturing at $3.2B. ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION leads vendors with $11.6B in obligations, followed by RTX CORPORATION at $3.9B and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION at $2.9B. This snapshot summarizes who is buying, who is selling, and which industries are receiving the most federal dollars in Connecticut so far in FY2026.
What drove Connecticut's federal contract total in FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense drove the FY2026 total by obligating $19.1B. Engineering Services accounted for $7.1B of obligations and Ship Building and Repairing accounted for $4.6B. Obligations fell 44.1% year over year, and award activity shows 28,551 awards with an average award size of $688K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $19.1B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $216M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $149M |
| Department of Justice | $33.5M |
| General Services Administration | $23.4M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $21.5M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $17.3M |
| Department of Labor | $17.2M |
| Department of State | $12.9M |
| Social Security Administration | $7.1M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Connecticut, obligating $19.1B (97.2% of the state total).
Which vendors and industries dominate federal contracting in Connecticut?
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION dominated vendor obligations with $11.6B, followed by RTX CORPORATION with $3.9B and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION with $2.9B. Engineering Services, Ship Building and Repairing, and Aircraft Manufacturing are the top three industries by obligations at $7.1B, $4.6B, and $3.2B respectively. Other notable vendors include HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION at $120M and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $69.2M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $11.6B |
| RTX CORPORATION | $3.9B |
| SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.9B |
| HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION | $120M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $69.2M |
| DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $58.3M |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $55.7M |
| TRIUMPH ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC | $50.9M |
| SONALYSTS INC | $50.4M |
| EMPRISE CORPORATION | $45.8M |
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION led all contractors in Connecticut with $11.6B, 59.0% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $7.1B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $4.6B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $3.2B |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $1.7B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $1.4B |
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $577M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $178M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $127M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $66.4M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $34.3M |
Engineering Services was the largest industry in Connecticut, with $7.1B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $11.6B |
| 2 | RTX CORPORATION | $3.9B |
| 3 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.9B |
| 4 | HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION | $120M |
| 5 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $69.2M |
| 6 | DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $58.3M |
| 7 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $55.7M |
| 8 | TRIUMPH ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC | $50.9M |
| 9 | SONALYSTS INC | $50.4M |
| 10 | EMPRISE CORPORATION | $45.8M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $34.9B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $31.2B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $20.4B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $16.2B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $10B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | RTX CORPORATION | $7.5B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $7.1B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6.1B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $5.6B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $5B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | RTX CORPORATION | $4.9B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $4.7B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3.9B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3.5B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3.4B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $3.1B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | RTX CORPORATION | $2.8B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | RTX CORPORATION | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 21 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.3B | Department of Defense |
| 23 | RTX CORPORATION | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 24 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 25 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Connecticut?
Connecticut receives $19.6B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state has 28,551 awards so far with an average award size of $688K. Obligations fell 44.1% year over year. Historical obligations were $18.4B in FY21, $22.3B in FY22, $26B in FY23, $20B in FY24, and $35.1B in FY25.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Connecticut?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Connecticut, obligating $19.1B. The Department of Homeland Security follows with $216M, the Department of Veterans Affairs with $149M, and the Department of Justice with $33.5M. Other buying agencies in the top ten include the General Services Administration at $23.4M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $21.5M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Connecticut?
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION is the largest federal contractor in Connecticut with $11.6B in obligations. RTX CORPORATION is the second-largest with $3.9B and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION is third with $2.9B. Other top vendors include HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION at $120M, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $69.2M, and DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC at $58.3M.
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