Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Montana: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1B
- Contract awards
- 6,536
- Average award size
- $154K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 12.3% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $691M |
| FY22 | $925M |
| FY23 | $1B |
| FY24 | $1.1B |
| FY25 | $1.1B |
| FY26 | $1B |
Obligations fell 12.3% year over year, from $1.1B in FY2025 to $1B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract activity in Montana through FY2026 to date totals $1B in obligations. The federal government issued 6,536 awards in the period, with an average award size of $154K. Obligations fell 12.3% year over year. Fiscal-year totals are partial and represent contract obligations to date. Montana’s five-year series shows obligations of $691M in FY21, $925M in FY22, $1B in FY23, $1.1B in FY24, $1.1B in FY25, and $1B in FY26, indicating where current-year activity sits relative to recent years. Contracting spans transportation, construction, services, and manufacturing. Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation is the largest industry by obligations at $167M, followed by Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance at $137M and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $124M. The Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Homeland Security are the leading buyers, while S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC, BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC, and ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV are the top vendors by obligations.
What changed year over year in Montana federal contracting?
Obligations fell 12.3% year over year. Total obligations in FY2026 to date are $1B, matching the FY23 total but below FY24 and FY25 levels of $1.1B. The number of awards is 6,536, with an average award size of $154K, showing how spending and transaction counts combine in the partial fiscal year.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $327M |
| Department of Agriculture | $263M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $173M |
| Department of the Interior | $89.3M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $48.8M |
| Department of Transportation | $45.6M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $29.6M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $10.7M |
| Department of Energy | $9.2M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $3.5M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Montana, obligating $327M (32.5% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries dominate Montana federal obligations?
The Department of Defense obligated $327M, the Department of Agriculture obligated $263M, and the Department of Homeland Security obligated $173M. Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation is the largest industry with $167M, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance follows with $137M, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is third with $124M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC | $135M |
| BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC | $62.4M |
| ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $58.8M |
| PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. | $57M |
| S & K AEROSPACE, LLC | $40.1M |
| NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | $31.9M |
| BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC | $29.2M |
| ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $26.4M |
| BAIRCO CONSTRUCTION INC | $22.5M |
| M.A. DEATLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $22.5M |
S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC led all contractors in Montana with $135M, 13.4% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $167M |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $137M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $124M |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $62.1M |
| Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | $57M |
| Engineering Services | $44.7M |
| Remediation Services | $34.9M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $33.9M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $26.5M |
| Support Activities for Forestry | $26.5M |
Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation was the largest industry in Montana, with $167M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC | $135M |
| 2 | BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC | $62.4M |
| 3 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $58.8M |
| 4 | PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. | $57M |
| 5 | S & K AEROSPACE, LLC | $40.1M |
| 6 | NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | $31.9M |
| 7 | BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC | $29.2M |
| 8 | ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $26.4M |
| 9 | BAIRCO CONSTRUCTION INC | $22.5M |
| 10 | M.A. DEATLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $22.5M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV | $380M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | $138M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 3 | S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC | $135M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 4 | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | $115M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | NW CONSTRUCTION, INC | $92.2M | Department of the Interior |
| 6 | PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. | $57M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | NW CONSTRUCTION, INC | $45M | Department of the Interior |
| 8 | SWANK ENTERPRISES, INC. | $42.9M | General Services Administration |
| 9 | JOHNSON SECURITY BUREAU, INC | $37.9M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 10 | TORRENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $37.8M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 11 | S2 CORPORATION | $34.4M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | MEB GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC | $33M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | OLSSON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC, INC | $28.7M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | PAULSEN CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $26.9M | Department of the Interior |
| 15 | ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $26.4M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA | $25.9M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 17 | S&K ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH, LLC | $25.4M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 18 | S&K MISSION SUPPORT, LLC | $24.1M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | PCI SUPPORT SERVICES LLC | $23.8M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC. | $23.7M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | MOUNTAIN PACIFIC QUALITY HEALTH | $23.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 22 | S & K AEROSPACE, LLC | $22.9M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | M.A. DEATLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $22.5M | Department of Transportation |
| 24 | WESTON SOLUTIONS INC | $21.7M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | NORTHCON INC | $21.3M | Department of Health and Human Services |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Montana?
Montana received $1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 6,536 awards with an average award size of $154K. Obligations fell 12.3% year over year, and the five-year series shows FY21 at $691M, FY22 at $925M, FY23 at $1B, FY24 at $1.1B, and FY25 at $1.1B.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Montana?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Montana, obligating $327M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Agriculture obligated $263M and the Department of Homeland Security obligated $173M. Other significant buyers include the Department of the Interior at $89.3M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $48.8M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Montana?
S & K SECURITY GROUP LLC is the largest federal contractor in Montana, receiving $135M in FY2026 to date. BRIDGER AIR TANKER LLC received $62.4M and ARCHER WESTERN FEDERAL JV received $58.8M. Additional top vendors include PAF ELECTRICAL, INC. at $57M and S & K AEROSPACE, LLC at $40.1M.
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