Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Kentucky: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $8.2B
- Contract awards
- 80,348
- Average award size
- $102K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 21.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $11.8B |
| FY22 | $11.9B |
| FY23 | $12.5B |
| FY24 | $12.3B |
| FY25 | $10.4B |
| FY26 | $8.2B |
Obligations fell 21.2% year over year, from $10.4B in FY2025 to $8.2B in FY2026 to date.
Kentucky has $8.2B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The state recorded 80,348 awards with an average award size of $102K. Obligations fell 21.2% year over year. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $7.5B. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is the largest industry by obligations at $5.5B. HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC is the largest vendor by obligations at $5.5B. Recent fiscal years show a decline from FY23 and FY24 where obligations were $12.5B and $12.3B respectively, before falling to $10.4B in FY25 and to $8.2B in FY26. Other federal buyers in Kentucky include the Department of the Treasury at $183M, the Department of Veterans Affairs at $156M, and the Department of Justice at $154M. Industries beyond health insurance with meaningful obligations include All Other Support Services at $568M and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction at $370M. The concentration in defense buying and health insurance shapes who wins contracts and which sectors see the most federal dollars this fiscal year to date.
How concentrated is federal spending in Kentucky?
The Department of Defense obligated $7.5B. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers received $5.5B. The top two buyers and the top industry together account for the majority of FY2026 to date obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $7.5B |
| Department of the Treasury | $183M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $156M |
| Department of Justice | $154M |
| General Services Administration | $64.6M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $50.1M |
| Department of Agriculture | $31.7M |
| Department of Labor | $19.5M |
| Department of Energy | $15.7M |
| Department of Transportation | $15.5M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Kentucky, obligating $7.5B (90.9% of the state total).
What industries and vendors dominate contracts in Kentucky?
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is the largest industry at $5.5B. HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC is the largest vendor at $5.5B. Other notable industries include All Other Support Services at $568M and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction at $370M, and other top vendors include LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $563M and THALLE - BAUER LLC at $345M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.5B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $563M |
| THALLE - BAUER LLC | $345M |
| WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | $167M |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $144M |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | $61.6M |
| DISMAS CHARITIES INC | $59.7M |
| CREATION GARDENS, INC | $43.2M |
| PDS CONSULTANTS, INC | $37.6M |
| MEGGITT AIRCRAFT BRAKING SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $34.1M |
HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC led all contractors in Kentucky with $5.5B, 67.4% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $5.5B |
| All Other Support Services | $568M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $370M |
| Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying | $167M |
| Iron and Steel Forging | $146M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $110M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $98.4M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $73.6M |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $61.5M |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | $59.7M |
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers was the largest industry in Kentucky, with $5.5B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.5B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $563M |
| 3 | THALLE - BAUER LLC | $345M |
| 4 | WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | $167M |
| 5 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $144M |
| 6 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | $61.6M |
| 7 | DISMAS CHARITIES INC | $59.7M |
| 8 | CREATION GARDENS, INC | $43.2M |
| 9 | PDS CONSULTANTS, INC | $37.6M |
| 10 | MEGGITT AIRCRAFT BRAKING SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $34.1M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $51.3B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $9.3B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | BECHTEL PARSONS BLUE GRASS, A JOINT VENTURE | $5B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | WALSH - TURNER JV II | $966M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | THALLE CONSTRUCTION CO INC | $406M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | THALLE - BAUER LLC | $345M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $345M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $203M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $203M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $190M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $146M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $137M | Department of Labor |
| 13 | CONCO, INC. | $137M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | BOEING SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT SUPPORT, LLC | $124M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY | $120M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $118M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | CITY LIGHT & POWER FTC LLC | $115M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | SENTURE LLC | $106M | Department of Transportation |
| 19 | HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 | $93M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | ANDRITZ HYDRO CORP | $80.4M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $79.4M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $74M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $72.6M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | CHOCTAW PREMIER SERVICES LLC | $70.5M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $69.9M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Kentucky?
Kentucky receives $8.2B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The state has 80,348 awards with an average award size of $102K, and obligations fell 21.2% year over year. Fiscal-year trends show FY23 at $12.5B, FY24 at $12.3B, FY25 at $10.4B, and FY26 at $8.2B.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Kentucky?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Kentucky. The Department of Defense obligated $7.5B, followed by the Department of the Treasury at $183M, the Department of Veterans Affairs at $156M, and the Department of Justice at $154M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Kentucky?
HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC is the largest federal contractor in Kentucky. HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC obligated $5.5B, followed by LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $563M, THALLE - BAUER LLC at $345M, and WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC at $167M.
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