Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Maryland: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $26.9B
- Contract awards
- 74,509
- Average award size
- $361K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 32.3% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $39.2B |
| FY22 | $42.1B |
| FY23 | $41.7B |
| FY24 | $46.3B |
| FY25 | $39.7B |
| FY26 | $26.9B |
Obligations fell 32.3% year over year, from $39.7B in FY2025 to $26.9B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations in Maryland for FY2026 to date total $26.9B. Maryland has 74,509 awards so far, and the average award size is $361K. Obligations fell 32.3% year over year. Historical annual obligations show variation: FY21 was $39.2B, FY22 was $42.1B, FY23 was $41.7B, FY24 was $46.3B, and FY25 was $39.7B. The largest buying agency so far is the Department of Defense with $11B. Other major buying agencies include the Department of Health and Human Services with $5.3B and the Department of Energy with $1.9B. The top vendor is THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC with $1.5B. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is the largest industry by obligations with $3.1B, and Engineering Services and Computer Systems Design Services follow with $2.9B and $2.8B respectively.
How has federal contracting activity in Maryland changed recently?
Obligations fell 32.3% year over year. FY26 to date obligations total $26.9B, down from FY25 obligations of $39.7B. Annual obligations ranged from $39.2B in FY21 to $46.3B in FY24. The state has recorded 74,509 awards so far in FY26 to date, with an average award size of $361K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $11B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $5.3B |
| Department of Energy | $1.9B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $1.5B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1.4B |
| Department of Commerce | $1.1B |
| General Services Administration | $957M |
| Department of Transportation | $946M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $520M |
| Social Security Administration | $473M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Maryland, obligating $11B (41.0% of the state total).
Who are the biggest buyers, vendors, and industries in Maryland federal contracting?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $11B, followed by the Department of Health and Human Services with $5.3B and the Department of Energy with $1.9B. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC is the top vendor with $1.5B, and ORANO FEDERAL SERVICES LLC and AMERICAN CENTRIFUGE OPERATING, LLC each have $900M. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) leads industries with $3.1B, followed by Engineering Services at $2.9B and Computer Systems Design Services at $2.8B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $1.5B |
| ORANO FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $900M |
| AMERICAN CENTRIFUGE OPERATING, LLC | $900M |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $641M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $528M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $502M |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL SERVICES CORPORATION | $495M |
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $431M |
| ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC. | $408M |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $359M |
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC led all contractors in Maryland with $1.5B, 5.7% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $3.1B |
| Engineering Services | $2.9B |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $2.8B |
| Other Computer Related Services | $2.8B |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | $1.8B |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $1.4B |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $825M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $734M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $644M |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | $585M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was the largest industry in Maryland, with $3.1B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $1.5B |
| 2 | ORANO FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $900M |
| 3 | AMERICAN CENTRIFUGE OPERATING, LLC | $900M |
| 4 | LEIDOS, INC. | $641M |
| 5 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $528M |
| 6 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $502M |
| 7 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL SERVICES CORPORATION | $495M |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $431M |
| 9 | ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC. | $408M |
| 10 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $359M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $5B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC | $4.8B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3.4B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC. | $2.5B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 5 | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $2.3B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC | $1.8B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 7 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.8B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC. | $1.6B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 11 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL SERVICES CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | EMERGENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GAITHERSBURG INC. | $1.4B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 15 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $1.3B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 16 | LEIDOS, INC. | $1.1B | Social Security Administration |
| 17 | AMERICAN CENTRIFUGE OPERATING, LLC | $900M | Department of Energy |
| 18 | ORANO FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $900M | Department of Energy |
| 19 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $895M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 20 | LEIDOS, INC. | $891M | Department of Transportation |
| 21 | EMERGENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GAITHERSBURG INC. | $858M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 22 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $843M | General Services Administration |
| 23 | MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $800M | General Services Administration |
| 24 | LEIDOS, INC. | $773M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | $761M | Department of Health and Human Services |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Maryland?
Maryland receives $26.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Historical annual obligations were $39.2B in FY21, $42.1B in FY22, $41.7B in FY23, $46.3B in FY24, and $39.7B in FY25. The state has 74,509 awards so far in FY26 to date, with an average award size of $361K.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Maryland?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Maryland, obligating $11B in FY2026 to date. Other top buying agencies are the Department of Health and Human Services with $5.3B and the Department of Energy with $1.9B. The Department of Homeland Security and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $1.5B and $1.4B respectively.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Maryland?
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC is the largest federal contractor in Maryland, receiving $1.5B in FY2026 to date. Other leading vendors include ORANO FEDERAL SERVICES LLC with $900M, AMERICAN CENTRIFUGE OPERATING, LLC with $900M, and LEIDOS, INC. with $641M.
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