Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Rhode Island: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $825M
- Contract awards
- 4,475
- Average award size
- $184K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 8.8% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $928M |
| FY22 | $1.2B |
| FY23 | $1B |
| FY24 | $1.2B |
| FY25 | $906M |
| FY26 | $825M |
Obligations fell 8.8% year over year, from $906M in FY2025 to $825M in FY2026 to date.
Rhode Island received $825M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The federal procurement landscape in Rhode Island spans 4,475 awards with an average award size of $184K. Obligations fell 8.8% year over year. The Department of Defense dominates buying in the state with $673M in obligations, while other active buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and Department of Homeland Security. Engineering Services is the largest industry by obligations at $299M, followed by Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $108M and Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing at $71.4M. Top vendors include SEACORP, LLC at $113M, RAYTHEON COMPANY at $87M, and RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. at $67.5M. Fiscal-year comparisons show obligations ranging from $1.2B in FY22 and FY24 down to $825M in FY26, reflecting fluctuation across recent years. Current-year totals are partial because the period is fiscal year to date.
Who buys most federal contracts in Rhode Island?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $673M in obligations. The Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $54.5M, and the General Services Administration follows with $37.6M. Other notable buyers include the Department of Homeland Security at $19.2M and the Department of Labor at $7.5M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $673M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $54.5M |
| General Services Administration | $37.6M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $19.2M |
| Department of Labor | $7.5M |
| Department of the Treasury | $7.2M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $6.6M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $4.9M |
| Department of Commerce | $3.1M |
| Department of Justice | $2.8M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Rhode Island, obligating $673M (81.6% of the state total).
Which industries capture the most federal dollars in Rhode Island?
Engineering Services is the largest industry with $299M in obligations. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences captured $108M, and Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing captured $71.4M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing captured $46.6M and $40.7M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| SEACORP, LLC | $113M |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $87M |
| RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $67.5M |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $33.4M |
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $32.3M |
| MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $31.7M |
| PURVIS SYSTEMS INC | $28.5M |
| IMPERIAL CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRIC INC. | $21.4M |
| MIKEL INC | $20.9M |
| SERCO INC | $12.1M |
SEACORP, LLC led all contractors in Rhode Island with $113M, 13.7% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $299M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $108M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $71.4M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $46.6M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $40.7M |
| Explosives Manufacturing | $20.6M |
| All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $20M |
| Remediation Services | $13.4M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $13.1M |
| Educational Support Services | $12.7M |
Engineering Services was the largest industry in Rhode Island, with $299M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEACORP, LLC | $113M |
| 2 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $87M |
| 3 | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $67.5M |
| 4 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $33.4M |
| 5 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $32.3M |
| 6 | MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $31.7M |
| 7 | PURVIS SYSTEMS INC | $28.5M |
| 8 | IMPERIAL CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRIC INC. | $21.4M |
| 9 | MIKEL INC | $20.9M |
| 10 | SERCO INC | $12.1M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $380M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $208M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | SKANSKA USA CIVIL NORTHEAST INC | $151M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $101M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $90.2M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $87.8M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $80.4M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $72.1M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $69.5M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | SEACORP, LLC | $69.4M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | SEACORP, LLC | $67.3M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | SEACORP, LLC | $63.8M | General Services Administration |
| 13 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $63.5M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | SEACORP, LLC | $60.5M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $50.5M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $49M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | LEIDOS, INC. | $47.6M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC | $47.6M | Department of Labor |
| 19 | MIKEL INC | $47M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | SGJV2, LLC | $42.9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 21 | MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $41.8M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED | $41.7M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | SEACORP, LLC | $41M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | ULTRA ELECTRONICS OCEAN SYSTEMS INC. | $38M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $35.4M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Rhode Island?
Rhode Island received $825M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 4,475 awards with an average award size of $184K. Obligations fell 8.8% year over year, and FY26 obligations compare with prior years such as $906M in FY25 and $1.2B in FY24.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Rhode Island?
The Department of Defense awarded $673M, making it the largest contracting agency in Rhode Island. The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $54.5M and the General Services Administration awarded $37.6M. Other agencies with notable obligations include the Department of Homeland Security at $19.2M and the Department of Labor at $7.5M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Rhode Island?
SEACORP, LLC received $113M, making it the largest federal contractor in Rhode Island. RAYTHEON COMPANY received $87M and RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. received $67.5M. Other top contractors include SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION at $33.4M, CACI, INC. - FEDERAL at $32.3M, and MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION at $31.7M.
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