Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Massachusetts: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $14.6B
- Contract awards
- 81,697
- Average award size
- $179K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 24.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $24.2B |
| FY22 | $17.9B |
| FY23 | $18.3B |
| FY24 | $17.8B |
| FY25 | $19.3B |
| FY26 | $14.6B |
Obligations fell 24.4% year over year, from $19.3B in FY2025 to $14.6B in FY2026 to date.
Total federal contract obligations to Massachusetts are $14.6B for FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in the state, obligating $11.3B. Obligations are down 24.4% year over year. The state has 81,697 awards so far, with an average award size of $179K. Recent fiscal-year trends show obligations of $24.2B in FY21, $17.9B in FY22, $18.3B in FY23, $17.8B in FY24, $19.3B in FY25, and $14.6B in FY26 to date. The top industries by obligations include Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing at $3B and Engineering Services at $1.7B. Major vendors with notable obligations include RAYTHEON COMPANY at $3.4B, GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY at $1.3B, and MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at $1B. This snapshot covers contract obligations only and reflects a fiscal-year-to-date total that is partial for the current year.
What is the current scale and recent trend in federal contracting for Massachusetts?
Total federal contract obligations to Massachusetts are $14.6B for FY2026 to date. Obligations are down 24.4% year over year. The state has 81,697 awards so far and the average award size is $179K. Historical obligations by fiscal year are $24.2B in FY21, $17.9B in FY22, $18.3B in FY23, $17.8B in FY24, and $19.3B in FY25.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $11.3B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $836M |
| Department of Transportation | $722M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $505M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $346M |
| Department of the Treasury | $280M |
| General Services Administration | $130M |
| Department of Justice | $90.2M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $88.8M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $87.2M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Massachusetts, obligating $11.3B (77.3% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries account for the largest share of federal obligations in Massachusetts?
The Department of Defense obligated $11.3B in Massachusetts for FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Transportation, and Department of Health and Human Services follow with $836M, $722M, and $505M respectively. The largest industries by obligations are Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing at $3B and Engineering Services at $1.7B. Other sizable industry categories include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $1.4B and Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing at $1.2B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.4B |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $1.3B |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.1B |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1B |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $577M |
| THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $537M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $486M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $456M |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $299M |
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS INC | $269M |
RAYTHEON COMPANY led all contractors in Massachusetts with $3.4B, 23.0% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $3B |
| Engineering Services | $1.7B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $1.4B |
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $1.2B |
| Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $938M |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $790M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $572M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $404M |
| Kidney Dialysis Centers | $301M |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $237M |
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing was the largest industry in Massachusetts, with $3B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.4B |
| 2 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $1.3B |
| 3 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.1B |
| 4 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1B |
| 5 | GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $577M |
| 6 | THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $537M |
| 7 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $486M |
| 8 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $456M |
| 9 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $299M |
| 10 | FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS INC | $269M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $5.7B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $5.6B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $3.3B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.9B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.7B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SEQIRUS INC | $1.4B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 10 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $1.3B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 11 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1.1B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $1B | Department of Defense |
| 21 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $920M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $899M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $865M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $842M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $834M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Massachusetts?
Total federal contract obligations to Massachusetts are $14.6B for FY2026 to date. The state has received obligations of $24.2B in FY21, $17.9B in FY22, $18.3B in FY23, $17.8B in FY24, and $19.3B in FY25. The current-year total is partial because figures are fiscal year to date.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Massachusetts?
The Department of Defense is the largest contracting agency in Massachusetts, obligating $11.3B for FY2026 to date. Other top buying agencies for the state are the Department of Veterans Affairs at $836M, the Department of Transportation at $722M, and the Department of Health and Human Services at $505M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Massachusetts?
RAYTHEON COMPANY is the largest vendor by obligations in Massachusetts at $3.4B. Other top vendors include GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY at $1.3B and MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at $1B, with additional large obligations to firms such as GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. at $577M and THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. at $537M.
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