Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Nebraska: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1B
- Contract awards
- 15,203
- Average award size
- $67.5K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 19.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $1.3B |
| FY22 | $1.3B |
| FY23 | $2B |
| FY24 | $1.3B |
| FY25 | $1.3B |
| FY26 | $1B |
Obligations fell 19.0% year over year, from $1.3B in FY2025 to $1B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations in Nebraska total $1B for FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 19.0% year over year. The state recorded 15,203 awards with an average award size of $67.5K. The Department of Defense obligated $371M, the Department of Education obligated $287M, and the General Services Administration obligated $171M so far this fiscal year. NELNET SERVICING LLC received $287M, making Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation the largest industry by dollars at $287M. Computer Systems Design Services accounted for $200M and Engineering Services accounted for $98.7M. Historical totals show obligations at $1.3B in FY21, $1.3B in FY22, $2B in FY23, $1.3B in FY24, $1.3B in FY25, and $1B in FY26. All figures are contract obligations; current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date). This snapshot highlights where federal money is concentrated by agency, vendor, and NAICS industry in Nebraska for the current fiscal year to date.
What explains the year-over-year decline in obligations?
Obligations fell 19.0% year over year. The Department of Defense remains the largest buyer with $371M, but the total for FY2026 to date is $1B compared with prior-year fiscal totals such as $1.3B in FY25 and $2B in FY23. Large single vendors and industries concentrated dollars: NELNET SERVICING LLC received $287M and Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation accounted for $287M, which can shift totals when large awards arise or do not repeat.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $371M |
| Department of Education | $287M |
| General Services Administration | $171M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $92.6M |
| Department of Agriculture | $30M |
| Department of State | $20.5M |
| Department of Justice | $18.8M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $10.6M |
| Department of the Interior | $8.1M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $3.5M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Nebraska, obligating $371M (36.2% of the state total).
Which agencies, vendors, and industries dominate Nebraska contracting?
The Department of Defense, the Department of Education, and the General Services Administration are the top buyers with $371M, $287M, and $171M respectively. NELNET SERVICING LLC, GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., and HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC lead vendors with $287M, $154M, and $43.7M respectively. Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation, Computer Systems Design Services, and Engineering Services lead industries with $287M, $200M, and $98.7M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| NELNET SERVICING LLC | $287M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $154M |
| HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M |
| S365 INC | $34.1M |
| METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $33.3M |
| EA-BAKER PARTNERS JV | $31.9M |
| APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $29.6M |
| CALVERT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC | $21.1M |
| PERATON INC. | $21.1M |
| HCI MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPANY | $16M |
NELNET SERVICING LLC led all contractors in Nebraska with $287M, 28.0% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | $287M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $200M |
| Engineering Services | $98.7M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $50.3M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $43M |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | $34M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $33.4M |
| Facilities Support Services | $26.7M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $20.4M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $14.5M |
Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation was the largest industry in Nebraska, with $287M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $287M |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $154M |
| 3 | HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M |
| 4 | S365 INC | $34.1M |
| 5 | METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $33.3M |
| 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 | HCI MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPANY | $16M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | $394M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $208M | Department of Education |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $192M | General Services Administration |
| 4 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $156M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | $155M | Department of Education |
| 6 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $108M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | PERATON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $88.6M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $75.6M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $67.4M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | MILSUP LLC | $63.3M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | PERATON INC. | $45.4M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | $43.7M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP | $43.1M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | SPIRAL SOLUTIONS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC | $40.1M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | APOGEE ENGINEERING, LLC | $40.1M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT | $38.2M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | AC JV ONE LLC | $36.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 18 | G4S SECURE INTEGRATION LLC | $34.9M | Department of State |
| 19 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $34.4M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | CLIENT/SERVER SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC | $32.2M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | EA-BAKER PARTNERS JV | $31.9M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC | $31.7M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 23 | PERATON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $30.6M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | PERATON INC. | $27.8M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | S365 INC | $27.6M | Department of Defense |
This is the free layer.
GovHub customers get the live version, filters, exports, and AI proposal drafting on top of this data.
No credit card required · 14-day free trial
Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Nebraska?
Nebraska received $1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Nebraska recorded 15,203 awards with an average award size of $67.5K, and obligations fell 19.0% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Nebraska?
The Department of Defense, the Department of Education, and the General Services Administration award the most contracts in Nebraska. The Department of Defense obligated $371M, the Department of Education obligated $287M, and the General Services Administration obligated $171M for FY2026 to date.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Nebraska?
NELNET SERVICING LLC, GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., and HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC are the largest federal contractors in Nebraska by obligations. NELNET SERVICING LLC received $287M, GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. received $154M, and HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC received $43.7M for FY2026 to date.
Found your market? GovHub writes the proposal.
Turn this market intelligence into a submitted, compliant federal proposal, faster.
No credit card required · 14-day free trial