Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Mississippi: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $5.5B
- Contract awards
- 79,833
- Average award size
- $69.3K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 30.9% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $4.9B |
| FY22 | $5B |
| FY23 | $8.7B |
| FY24 | $6.5B |
| FY25 | $8B |
| FY26 | $5.5B |
Obligations fell 30.9% year over year, from $8B in FY2025 to $5.5B in FY2026 to date.
Mississippi received $5.5B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The federal government awarded 79,833 contracts in the state, with an average award size of $69.3K. Obligations fell 30.9% year over year. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer in the state, obligating $4.8B. HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED is the largest contractor in Mississippi, receiving $3.5B in obligations. Ship Building and Repairing is the largest industry by obligations in the state, accounting for $3.6B. Other sizable industries include Other Support Activities for Air Transportation with $479M and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction with $139M. The FY2026 to date totals are partial, covering the fiscal year to date rather than a full year. Historic fiscal-year obligations show variation: FY21 was $4.9B, FY22 was $5B, FY23 was $8.7B, FY24 was $6.5B, and FY25 was $8B. Buyers beyond the Department of Defense include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $278M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $137M. Top vendors beyond HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED include V2X AEROSPACE LLC at $437M and NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC at $80.6M.
How concentrated are federal obligations in Mississippi?
The Department of Defense dominated FY2026 to date obligations with $4.8B. Ship Building and Repairing concentrated obligations at $3.6B, and HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED alone received $3.5B, showing high concentration in defense and shipbuilding. The rest of the market is smaller: the next-largest buyer, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, obligated $278M, and the second-largest vendor, V2X AEROSPACE LLC, received $437M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $4.8B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $278M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $137M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $65.6M |
| Department of Agriculture | $58.3M |
| Department of Justice | $48.5M |
| General Services Administration | $41.9M |
| Department of Commerce | $39.9M |
| Department of Labor | $31.6M |
| Department of the Interior | $18.9M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Mississippi, obligating $4.8B (86.2% of the state total).
What changed year over year and how does FY2026 compare to prior years?
Obligations fell 30.9% year over year in FY2026 to date. FY26 obligations of $5.5B are lower than FY25 obligations of $8B and FY23 obligations of $8.7B, but higher than FY21 obligations of $4.9B and FY22 obligations of $5B. The average award size in FY2026 to date is $69.3K across 79,833 awards.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.5B |
| V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $437M |
| NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $80.6M |
| M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $79.3M |
| TAYLOR DEFENSE PRODUCTS, LLC | $70.7M |
| NOBLE SUPPLY & LOGISTICS, LLC | $52.7M |
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $46.2M |
| HEALTHEON, INC | $43M |
| JBW GROUP LLC | $37.1M |
| TENAX AEROSPACE LLC | $36.9M |
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED led all contractors in Mississippi with $3.5B, 63.7% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Ship Building and Repairing | $3.6B |
| Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $479M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $139M |
| Facilities Support Services | $137M |
| Industrial Building Construction | $91.7M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $74.5M |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | $66.5M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $55.5M |
| Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing | $51.2M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $42.6M |
Ship Building and Repairing was the largest industry in Mississippi, with $3.6B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.5B |
| 2 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $437M |
| 3 | NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $80.6M |
| 4 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $79.3M |
| 5 | TAYLOR DEFENSE PRODUCTS, LLC | $70.7M |
| 6 | NOBLE SUPPLY & LOGISTICS, LLC | $52.7M |
| 7 | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $46.2M |
| 8 | HEALTHEON, INC | $43M |
| 9 | JBW GROUP LLC | $37.1M |
| 10 | TENAX AEROSPACE LLC | $36.9M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $8.3B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $6.9B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $4.7B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.4B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.3B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $3.2B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $2.2B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING, LLC | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SYNCOM SPACE SERVICES LLC | $817M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 10 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $807M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC | $560M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $547M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | SYNCOM SPACE SERVICES LLC | $392M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 14 | BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $368M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $354M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $344M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING, LLC | $337M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $310M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | OLIN WINCHESTER, LLC | $310M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $306M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $278M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. | $236M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $223M | Department of Justice |
| 24 | V2X AEROSPACE LLC | $206M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED | $202M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Mississippi?
Mississippi received $5.5B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state saw 79,833 awards with an average award size of $69.3K, and obligations fell 30.9% year over year. Historical fiscal-year totals include $4.9B in FY21, $5B in FY22, $8.7B in FY23, $6.5B in FY24, and $8B in FY25.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Mississippi?
The Department of Defense awarded $4.8B in FY2026 to date, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration with $278M and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $137M. Other top buyers include the Department of Homeland Security at $65.6M and the Department of Agriculture at $58.3M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Mississippi?
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED received $3.5B in FY2026 to date. Other top contractors include V2X AEROSPACE LLC at $437M, NOVA SPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC at $80.6M, and M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. at $79.3M.
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