Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Nebraska: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.2B
- Contract awards
- 16,005
- Average award size
- $77.7K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 1.7% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.3B |
| FY22 | $1.3B |
| FY23 | $2B |
| FY24 | $1.3B |
| FY25 | $1.3B |
| FY26 | $1.2B |
Obligations fell 1.7% year over year, from $1.3B in FY2025 to $1.2B in FY2026 to date.
Nebraska federal contractors obligated $1.2B in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 16,005 awards with an average award size of $77.7K, and obligations fell 1.7% year over year. The Department of Defense led buying agencies with $406M in obligations, followed by the Department of Education with $293M and the General Services Administration with $218M. NELNET SERVICING LLC received $293M, making it the largest vendor by obligations, with GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. next at $201M and METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC at $121M. Other notable vendors include HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC with $43.7M and S365 INC with $34.1M. Computer Systems Design Services recorded $252M in obligations, while Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation recorded $293M. Historical yearly obligations show a peak at $2B in FY23 and then $1.3B in FY21, FY22, FY24, and FY25, before the current FY26 total of $1.2B. All figures are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial; these numbers reflect obligations recorded through the fiscal year to date.
How has Nebraska federal contracting trended recently?
FY23 obligations reached $2B, then obligations returned to $1.3B in FY24 and $1.3B in FY25. FY26 obligations are $1.2B to date, and obligations fell 1.7% year over year. Nebraska recorded $1.3B in FY21 and $1.3B in FY22 as well, showing FY23 as an outlier. The award count for the current period is 16,005 with an average award size of $77.7K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $406M |
| Department of Education | $293M |
| General Services Administration | $218M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $190M |
| Department of Agriculture | $43.3M |
| Department of Justice | $21.6M |
| Department of State | $20.7M |
| Department of the Interior | $17.9M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $16.1M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $5.1M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Nebraska, obligating $406M (32.6% of the state total).
Which industries and vendors dominate federal spending in Nebraska?
Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation is the largest industry with $293M in obligations, followed by Computer Systems Design Services with $252M and Other Computer Related Services with $133M. NELNET SERVICING LLC is the top vendor with $293M, followed by GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. with $201M and METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC with $121M. The Department of Defense is the largest buying agency with $406M in obligations, and the Department of Education follows with $293M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| NELNET SERVICING LLC | $293M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $201M |
| METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $121M |
| HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M |
| S365 INC | $34.1M |
| EA-BAKER PARTNERS JV | $31.9M |
| APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $29.6M |
| CALVERT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC | $21.1M |
| PERATON INC. | $21.1M |
| PEN-LINK, LTD | $18.1M |
NELNET SERVICING LLC led all contractors in Nebraska with $293M, 23.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | $293M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $252M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $133M |
| Engineering Services | $105M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $50.5M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $48.3M |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | $34M |
| Facilities Support Services | $27.3M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $25.7M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $20.6M |
Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation was the largest industry in Nebraska, with $293M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $293M |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $201M |
| 3 | METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $121M |
| 4 | HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M |
| 5 | S365 INC | $34.1M |
| 6 | EA-BAKER PARTNERS JV | $31.9M |
| 7 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $29.6M |
| 8 | CALVERT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC | $21.1M |
| 9 | PERATON INC. | $21.1M |
| 10 | PEN-LINK, LTD | $18.1M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $394M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $389M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $239M | General Services Administration |
| 4 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $210M | Department of Education |
| 5 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $156M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $155M | Department of Education |
| 7 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $108M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | PERATON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $88.6M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $75.5M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $67.4M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | MILSUP LLC | $63.3M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | PATRIOT LLC | $45.4M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 13 | PERATON INC. | $45.4M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $43.1M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | SPIRAL SOLUTIONS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC | $40.6M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $40.1M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT | $38.2M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | PERATON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $37.3M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | MEDVOLT TEPA EC JV | $36.7M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | AC JV ONE LLC | $36.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 22 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $36.2M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | G4S SECURE INTEGRATION LLC | $34.9M | Department of State |
| 24 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $34.4M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | CLIENT/SERVER SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC | $32M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Nebraska?
Nebraska received $1.2B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 16,005 awards with an average award size of $77.7K, and obligations fell 1.7% year over year. Historical obligations include $1.3B in FY21, $1.3B in FY22, and $2B in FY23, then $1.3B again in FY24 and FY25.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Nebraska?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Nebraska with $406M in obligations. The Department of Education follows with $293M, and the General Services Administration follows with $218M. Other buying agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs with $190M and the Department of Agriculture with $43.3M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Nebraska?
NELNET SERVICING LLC is the largest federal contractor in Nebraska with $293M in obligations. GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. is next with $201M, followed by METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC with $121M. Other top vendors include HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC with $43.7M and S365 INC with $34.1M.
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