Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Connecticut: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $18.4B
- Contract awards
- 24,365
- Average award size
- $753K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 47.8% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $18.4B |
| FY22 | $22.3B |
| FY23 | $26B |
| FY24 | $20B |
| FY25 | $35.1B |
| FY26 | $18.4B |
Obligations fell 47.8% year over year, from $35.1B in FY2025 to $18.4B in FY2026 to date.
This page covers federal contract obligations in Connecticut for FY2026 to date. The state has $18.4B in total obligations across 24,365 awards, with an average award size of $753K. Obligations are down 47.8% year over year. The current-year totals are partial because these figures cover fiscal year to date only. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer in the state, and a small group of vendors and industries account for the largest shares of obligation dollars. Use these totals to understand scale and concentration in Connecticut federal contracting without treating the numbers as a full-year picture.
What drove spending in FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense obligated $18B in Connecticut in FY2026 to date. Obligations are concentrated in a few large vendors and programs, which explains why total obligations reached $18.4B while the DoD share was $18B. Obligations are down 47.8% year over year, reflecting a smaller fiscal-year-to-date total compared with prior years.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $18B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $119M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $111M |
| Department of Justice | $31.5M |
| Department of Labor | $17.2M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $15.6M |
| General Services Administration | $15.6M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $11.2M |
| Department of State | $8.2M |
| Department of Agriculture | $5.9M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Connecticut, obligating $18B (98.0% of the state total).
Which vendors and industries dominate contracting in Connecticut?
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION received $10.8B in obligations and RTX CORPORATION received $3.8B in FY2026 to date. Engineering Services ($7B), Ship Building and Repairing ($3.9B), and Aircraft Manufacturing ($3.2B) are the largest industries by obligations, showing how defense manufacturing and engineering lead Connecticut contracting.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $10.8B |
| RTX CORPORATION | $3.8B |
| SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.8B |
| HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION | $108M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $68.7M |
| DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $57.3M |
| SONALYSTS INC | $47.9M |
| EMPRISE CORPORATION | $39.6M |
| APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP | $28.9M |
| BRICAN, INC. | $27.2M |
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION led all contractors in Connecticut with $10.8B, 58.9% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $7B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $3.9B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $3.2B |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $1.7B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $1.3B |
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $539M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $150M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $70.2M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $64.8M |
| Remediation Services | $27.6M |
Engineering Services was the largest industry in Connecticut, with $7B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $10.8B |
| 2 | RTX CORPORATION | $3.8B |
| 3 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.8B |
| 4 | HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION | $108M |
| 5 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $68.7M |
| 6 | DANBURY MISSION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $57.3M |
| 7 | SONALYSTS INC | $47.9M |
| 8 | EMPRISE CORPORATION | $39.6M |
| 9 | APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP | $28.9M |
| 10 | BRICAN, INC. | $27.2M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $34.9B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $31.1B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $20.2B | 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 | RTX CORPORATION | $4.9B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $4.7B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $4.6B | 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 received $18.4B in federal contract obligations as of FY2026 to date. The state reached $18.4B across 24,365 awards with an average award size of $753K. These totals are partial because they cover fiscal year to date only.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Connecticut?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Connecticut, having obligated $18B in FY2026 to date. The next largest buyers are the Department of Homeland Security ($119M) and the Department of Veterans Affairs ($111M).
Who are the largest federal contractors in Connecticut?
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION is the largest federal contractor in Connecticut, with $10.8B in obligations in FY2026 to date. Other large contractors include RTX CORPORATION ($3.8B) and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION ($2.8B).
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