Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Minnesota: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.9B
- Contract awards
- 30,584
- Average award size
- $63K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 22.5% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $2.6B |
| FY22 | $2.4B |
| FY23 | $2.7B |
| FY24 | $3B |
| FY25 | $2.5B |
| FY26 | $1.9B |
Obligations fell 22.5% year over year, from $2.5B in FY2025 to $1.9B in FY2026 to date.
Minnesota has $1.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Contract activity includes 30,584 awards at an average award size of $63K, and obligations fell 22.5% year over year. Obligations by fiscal year show multi-year fluctuation: FY21 $2.6B, FY22 $2.4B, FY23 $2.7B, FY24 $3B, FY25 $2.5B, and FY26 $1.9B. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $621M, followed by the Department of Agriculture with $328M and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $301M. Industry concentration is visible in manufacturing and construction, led by Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing at $216M and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $147M. Large vendors include NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION at $216M and MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC at $106M. Food and agricultural firms also appear among the top vendors and industries, with Cheese Manufacturing at $112M and ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC at $64.7M. These figures reflect partial fiscal-year totals and contract obligations to date.
How has federal contract spending in Minnesota changed recently?
Obligations fell 22.5% year over year. Obligations by fiscal year show FY21 $2.6B, FY22 $2.4B, FY23 $2.7B, FY24 $3B, FY25 $2.5B, and FY26 $1.9B. The total for FY2026 to date is $1.9B across 30,584 awards at an average award size of $63K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $621M |
| Department of Agriculture | $328M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $301M |
| General Services Administration | $156M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $137M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $110M |
| Department of Justice | $90.5M |
| Department of the Interior | $53.4M |
| Department of State | $23.8M |
| Department of Transportation | $19.6M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Minnesota, obligating $621M (32.2% of the state total).
Which sectors and agencies dominate federal buying in Minnesota?
The Department of Defense obligated $621M, the Department of Agriculture obligated $328M, and the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $301M. Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing leads industries at $216M, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is $147M, and Cheese Manufacturing is $112M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $216M |
| MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | $106M |
| CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. | $85.4M |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $78.3M |
| ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC | $64.7M |
| AGILITI HEALTH INC | $64.2M |
| JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC | $58.6M |
| THE KINETIC GROUP SALES LLC | $49.7M |
| BONGARDS CREAMERIES | $39.9M |
| WESCOTT AGRI PRODUCTS, INC | $39.2M |
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION led all contractors in Minnesota with $216M, 11.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $216M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $147M |
| Cheese Manufacturing | $112M |
| Motor and Generator Manufacturing | $68.5M |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $65M |
| Engineering Services | $64.9M |
| Poultry Processing | $59.2M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $51.5M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $49.6M |
| Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing | $46M |
Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing was the largest industry in Minnesota, with $216M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $216M |
| 2 | MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | $106M |
| 3 | CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. | $85.4M |
| 4 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $78.3M |
| 5 | ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC | $64.7M |
| 6 | AGILITI HEALTH INC | $64.2M |
| 7 | JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC | $58.6M |
| 8 | THE KINETIC GROUP SALES LLC | $49.7M |
| 9 | BONGARDS CREAMERIES | $39.9M |
| 10 | WESCOTT AGRI PRODUCTS, INC | $39.2M |
| 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 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $160M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $159M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $147M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $131M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | $106M | General Services Administration |
| 18 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $99.9M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | KATO ENGINEERING INC. | $90M | 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 | OPTUMHEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $62.6M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Minnesota?
The state received $1.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The FY2026 total is part of a multi-year series: FY21 $2.6B, FY22 $2.4B, FY23 $2.7B, FY24 $3B, and FY25 $2.5B. Activity to date includes 30,584 awards with an average award size of $63K, and obligations fell 22.5% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Minnesota?
The Department of Defense, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Veterans Affairs award the most contracts in Minnesota. The Department of Defense obligated $621M, the Department of Agriculture obligated $328M, the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $301M, followed by the General Services Administration at $156M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $137M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Minnesota?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC, and CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. are the largest federal contractors in Minnesota. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION received $216M, MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC received $106M, and CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. received $85.4M, with other top vendors including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. at $78.3M and ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC at $64.7M.
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