Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Louisiana: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $5.1B
- Contract awards
- 21,769
- Average award size
- $234K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 7.0% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $4B |
| FY22 | $3.7B |
| FY23 | $4.5B |
| FY24 | $3.9B |
| FY25 | $4.8B |
| FY26 | $5.1B |
Obligations grew 7.0% year over year, from $4.8B in FY2025 to $5.1B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations in Louisiana total $5.1B in FY2026 to date. Louisiana has 21,769 awards so far, with an average award size of $234K, and obligations are up 7.0% year over year. Obligations have varied across recent fiscal years: FY21 was $4B, FY22 was $3.7B, FY23 was $4.5B, FY24 was $3.9B, and FY25 was $4.8B. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense are the two largest buyers in the state. Ship Building and Repairing is the largest industry by obligations, and a small set of vendors account for a large share of spending. This snapshot is based on contract obligations and reflects fiscal year to date totals, so current-year totals are partial. Contractors and procurement teams should note concentration by agency, industry, and vendor when planning pursuits or partnerships. The data shows where federal dollars are currently concentrated and which firms and sectors are winning the largest obligations in Louisiana.
Which agencies drive federal spending in Louisiana?
Department of Homeland Security obligated $2.5B. Department of Defense obligated $1.8B. Department of Energy obligated $264M, and remaining top buyers include Department of Agriculture at $102M and Department of Veterans Affairs at $85.7M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | $2.5B |
| Department of Defense | $1.8B |
| Department of Energy | $264M |
| Department of Agriculture | $102M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $85.7M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $80.4M |
| Department of the Interior | $45.3M |
| Department of Transportation | $45M |
| Department of Justice | $43.1M |
| Department of Commerce | $35.7M |
Department of Homeland Security was the top federal buyer in Louisiana, obligating $2.5B (48.3% of the state total).
Which industries and vendors capture the most obligations in Louisiana?
Ship Building and Repairing accounts for $2.7B in obligations. Other large industries include Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction at $476M and Facilities Support Services at $417M. BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. received $2.3B, followed by STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. at $430M and PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. at $420M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.3B |
| STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. | $430M |
| PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. | $420M |
| CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C | $158M |
| PLACID REFINING COMPANY LLC | $151M |
| TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $149M |
| HORNBECK OFFSHORE OPERATORS LLC | $80.2M |
| NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $71.1M |
| VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $68.5M |
| THE ARORA GROUP, INC. | $51.5M |
BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. led all contractors in Louisiana with $2.3B, 45.3% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Ship Building and Repairing | $2.7B |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $476M |
| Facilities Support Services | $417M |
| Petroleum Refineries | $158M |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | $105M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $72.2M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | $68.5M |
| Remediation Services | $65.5M |
| Engineering Services | $63.9M |
| Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation | $56.1M |
Ship Building and Repairing was the largest industry in Louisiana, with $2.7B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.3B |
| 2 | STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. | $430M |
| 3 | PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. | $420M |
| 4 | CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C | $158M |
| 5 | PLACID REFINING COMPANY LLC | $151M |
| 6 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $149M |
| 7 | HORNBECK OFFSHORE OPERATORS LLC | $80.2M |
| 8 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $71.1M |
| 9 | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $68.5M |
| 10 | THE ARORA GROUP, INC. | $51.5M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $2.9B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 2 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.1B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 3 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $2.1B | Department of Homeland Security |
| 4 | FLUOR FEDERAL PETROLEUM OPERATIONS, LLC | $2B | Department of Energy |
| 5 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $992M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $663M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $519M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $462M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. | $430M | Department of Energy |
| 11 | PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. | $420M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C | $374M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, LLC | $358M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | THOMA-SEA MARINE CONSTRUCTORS, L.L.C. | $331M | Department of Commerce |
| 15 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $270M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORP | $163M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | SAFESOURCE DIRECT LLC | $145M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 18 | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | $143M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $141M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | GREENUP-CAJUN JV LLC | $140M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $137M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $132M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 23 | COAST PROFESSIONAL, INC. | $131M | Department of the Treasury |
| 24 | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. | $116M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $113M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Louisiana?
Louisiana receives $5.1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state has 21,769 awards so far, with an average award size of $234K, and obligations are up 7.0% year over year. Recent fiscal-year totals include FY21 at $4B, FY22 at $3.7B, FY23 at $4.5B, FY24 at $3.9B, and FY25 at $4.8B.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Louisiana?
The Department of Homeland Security is the largest buyer, having obligated $2.5B. The Department of Defense is the second-largest buyer with $1.8B, followed by the Department of Energy at $264M, the Department of Agriculture at $102M, and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $85.7M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Louisiana?
BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C. is the largest contractor, having received $2.3B in obligations. Other top vendors include STRATEGIC STORAGE PARTNERS, LLC. at $430M and PITTMAN-SEALEVEL, L.L.C. at $420M, and CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C at $158M.
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