Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in New Jersey: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-10-26 · FY2027 to date
- Obligations, FY2027 to date
- $68.5M
- Contract awards
- 418
- Average award size
- $164K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 99.3% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY22 | $9.3B |
| FY23 | $9.2B |
| FY24 | $9.8B |
| FY25 | $9.3B |
| FY26 | $9.5B |
| FY27 | $68.5M |
Obligations fell 99.3% year over year, from $9.5B in FY2026 to $68.5M in FY2027 to date.
New Jersey federal contract obligations totaled $68.5M in FY2027 to date. The federal government issued 418 awards in the state and the average award size was $164K. New Jersey federal contract obligations fell 99.3% year over year. The Department of Veterans Affairs accounted for the largest share of FY2027 to date obligations at $53.7M. CELLCO PARTNERSHIP was the single largest vendor, receiving $31.4M, and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) was the largest NAICS industry with $28.3M in obligations. The FY22 to FY26 historical series shows multi-year obligations near $9.2B to $9.8B, and FY27 to date stands apart at $68.5M. These figures are fiscal year to date totals and represent contract obligations only.
What changed in FY2027 to date versus prior years?
New Jersey federal contract obligations fell 99.3% year over year. FY27 to date obligations are $68.5M compared with prior fiscal years that ranged from $9.2B to $9.8B. The award count in FY27 to date is 418 and the average award size is $164K. This fiscal year to date snapshot is a partial total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $53.7M |
| Department of Justice | $8.3M |
| Department of Agriculture | $3M |
| General Services Administration | $1.3M |
| Department of Defense | $927K |
| Department of Transportation | $773K |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $365K |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $107K |
| Department of the Treasury | $103K |
| Government Accountability Office | $87.8K |
Department of Veterans Affairs was the top federal buyer in New Jersey, obligating $53.7M (78.4% of the state total).
Where are FY2027 to date obligations concentrated in New Jersey?
The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $53.7M, the largest buying agency in FY2027 to date. CELLCO PARTNERSHIP received $31.4M and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) received $28.3M, which are the largest vendor and industry concentrations respectively. Other sizable agency obligations include the Department of Justice at $8.3M and the Department of Agriculture at $3M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CELLCO PARTNERSHIP | $31.4M |
| NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION | $8.4M |
| UNITED SECURITY INC | $3.8M |
| DIAGNOSTICA STAGO INC | $2.5M |
| METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $2.5M |
| NRG BUSINESS MARKETING LLC | $2.3M |
| BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC. | $1.6M |
| EVERAS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. | $1.5M |
| PDS CONSULTANTS, INC | $1.4M |
| ARCADIS U.S., INC. | $927K |
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP led all contractors in New Jersey with $31.4M, 45.8% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | $28.3M |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | $10.6M |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $6.3M |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | $3.5M |
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | $3.1M |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $2.3M |
| Engineering Services | $2.1M |
| Telephone Answering Services | $1.5M |
| Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing | $1.4M |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $920K |
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) was the largest industry in New Jersey, with $28.3M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP | $31.4M |
| 2 | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION | $8.4M |
| 3 | UNITED SECURITY INC | $3.8M |
| 4 | DIAGNOSTICA STAGO INC | $2.5M |
| 5 | METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $2.5M |
| 6 | NRG BUSINESS MARKETING LLC | $2.3M |
| 7 | BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC. | $1.6M |
| 8 | EVERAS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. | $1.5M |
| 9 | PDS CONSULTANTS, INC | $1.4M |
| 10 | ARCADIS U.S., INC. | $927K |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | $2.2B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP | $106M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 3 | MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $76.7M | Department of Labor |
| 4 | CLEAR LINCS LLC | $41.1M | General Services Administration |
| 5 | DISTRIBUTED SOLUTIONS, INC | $35.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 6 | HANA INDUSTRIES, INC. | $27.7M | Department of Transportation |
| 7 | DIAKON SOLUTIONS LLC | $22.6M | Department of Transportation |
| 8 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP | $16.7M | Department of Agriculture |
| 9 | ARCADIS U.S., INC. | $15.7M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | SHEELA, INC. | $14.2M | General Services Administration |
| 11 | TABATCHNICK FINE FOODS INC | $13.9M | Department of Agriculture |
| 12 | BCT PARTNERS LLC | $11.7M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 13 | TABATCHNICK FINE FOODS INC | $10.2M | Department of Agriculture |
| 14 | ADVANCED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $10.1M | Department of Transportation |
| 15 | AMENTUM ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY, INC. | $8.9M | Department of Transportation |
| 16 | VERACITY ENGINEERING LLC | $8.8M | Department of Transportation |
| 17 | NOREAS APTIM ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION JV | $7M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | TRANSACTION NETWORK SERVICES, INC. | $6.6M | General Services Administration |
| 19 | JVN COMMUNICATIONS INC | $6.5M | Department of Transportation |
| 20 | EVERAS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. | $5.8M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 21 | SIGNATURE SCIENCE LLC | $5.6M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 22 | ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $4.7M | Department of Transportation |
| 23 | VERSAR SECURITY SYSTEMS, LLC | $4.4M | Department of Transportation |
| 24 | MICROTECHNOLOGIES LLC | $4.3M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 25 | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION | $4.3M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to New Jersey?
New Jersey received $68.5M in federal contract obligations in FY2027 to date. The state saw 418 awards and the average award size was $164K. New Jersey federal contract obligations fell 99.3% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in New Jersey?
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $53.7M, the most in FY2027 to date. The Department of Justice awarded $8.3M and the Department of Agriculture awarded $3M. Other top buying agencies include the General Services Administration at $1.3M and the Department of Defense at $927K.
Who are the largest federal contractors in New Jersey?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP was the largest federal contractor in New Jersey with $31.4M in FY2027 to date. NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION received $8.4M and UNITED SECURITY INC received $3.8M. Additional top vendors include DIAGNOSTICA STAGO INC at $2.5M and METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. at $2.5M.
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