Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Minnesota: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.6B
- Contract awards
- 26,594
- Average award size
- $59.5K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 36.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $2.6B |
| FY22 | $2.4B |
| FY23 | $2.7B |
| FY24 | $3B |
| FY25 | $2.5B |
| FY26 | $1.6B |
Obligations fell 36.4% year over year, from $2.5B in FY2025 to $1.6B in FY2026 to date.
Minnesota has $1.6B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 26,594 awards with an average award size of $59.5K. Obligations are down 36.4% year over year, and current-year totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $506M, followed by the Department of Agriculture with $263M and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $258M. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION leads vendors with $185M, and MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC follows with $106M. Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing is the largest industry by obligation at $185M, while Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and Cheese Manufacturing reported $127M and $95M respectively. Historical annual obligations show FY24 at $3B as the peak in the last six years, with FY21 through FY25 ranging between $2.4B and $3B and FY26 currently at $1.6B. These figures represent contract obligations only and reflect fiscal year to date totals.
What changed year over year?
Obligations are down 36.4% year over year. Award count stands at 26,594 and average award size is $59.5K, reflecting the current FY2026 to date totals. Annual context shows FY25 at $2.5B and FY24 at $3B, with FY26 at $1.6B so far.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $506M |
| Department of Agriculture | $263M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $258M |
| General Services Administration | $144M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $129M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $74M |
| Department of Justice | $67.9M |
| Department of the Interior | $40.4M |
| Social Security Administration | $17.7M |
| Department of Labor | $12.5M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Minnesota, obligating $506M (32.0% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors dominate Minnesota federal contracting?
The Department of Defense obligated $506M, the Department of Agriculture obligated $263M, and the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $258M in FY2026 to date. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION received $185M and MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC received $106M. Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing led industries with $185M, followed by Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $127M and Cheese Manufacturing at $95M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $185M |
| MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | $106M |
| CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. | $85.2M |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $65.6M |
| AGILITI HEALTH INC | $63.4M |
| ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC | $53.8M |
| JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC | $47.7M |
| BONGARDS CREAMERIES | $34.4M |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $30.8M |
| WESCOTT AGRI PRODUCTS, INC | $30.1M |
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION led all contractors in Minnesota with $185M, 11.7% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $185M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $127M |
| Cheese Manufacturing | $95M |
| Motor and Generator Manufacturing | $68.2M |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $63.9M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $48.6M |
| Poultry Processing | $48.4M |
| Engineering Services | $46.9M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $43.7M |
| Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | $42.1M |
Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing was the largest industry in Minnesota, with $185M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $185M |
| 2 | MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | $106M |
| 3 | CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. | $85.2M |
| 4 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $65.6M |
| 5 | AGILITI HEALTH INC | $63.4M |
| 6 | ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC | $53.8M |
| 7 | JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC | $47.7M |
| 8 | BONGARDS CREAMERIES | $34.4M |
| 9 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $30.8M |
| 10 | WESCOTT AGRI PRODUCTS, INC | $30.1M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITEDHEALTH MILITARY & VETERANS SERVICES, LLC | $13.1B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.5B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $589M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | AGILITI HEALTH INC | $384M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $378M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | NATIONAL RECOVERIES INC | $326M | Department of Education |
| 7 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $274M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $248M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC | $224M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC | $223M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $203M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $176M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $159M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $151M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $147M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $131M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $110M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | $106M | General Services Administration |
| 19 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $99.9M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $86.6M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $85.2M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | $75.4M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $71M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $66.3M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | EDUCATION & TRAINING RESOURCES LLC | $59.4M | Department of Labor |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Minnesota?
Federal contracts to Minnesota total $1.6B in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 26,594 awards with an average award size of $59.5K, and obligations are down 36.4% year over year. Historical obligations were $2.5B in FY25 and $3B in FY24.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Minnesota?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Minnesota with $506M, followed by the Department of Agriculture with $263M and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $258M. The General Services Administration awarded $144M and the Department of Health and Human Services awarded $129M in FY2026 to date.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Minnesota?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION is the largest federal contractor in Minnesota with $185M, followed by MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC with $106M and CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. with $85.2M. Other top vendors include BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. at $65.6M and AGILITI HEALTH INC at $63.4M.
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