Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Rhode Island: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $658M
- Contract awards
- 3,928
- Average award size
- $167K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 27.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $928M |
| FY22 | $1.2B |
| FY23 | $1B |
| FY24 | $1.2B |
| FY25 | $906M |
| FY26 | $658M |
Obligations fell 27.4% year over year, from $906M in FY2025 to $658M in FY2026 to date.
Rhode Island received $658M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state logged 3,928 awards, with an average award size of $167K, and obligations fell 27.4% year over year. The Department of Defense dominated buying, obligating $541M, while the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Homeland Security followed with $53M and $17.1M respectively. Engineering Services led industry spending at $249M, followed by Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing at $71.4M and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $56.1M. Top vendors in FY2026 to date included RAYTHEON COMPANY at $81.8M, SEACORP, LLC at $74.3M, and RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. at $59.4M. Fiscal-year trends show higher totals in recent years such as $1.2B in FY22 and FY24, and a decline from $906M in FY25 to current-year obligations of $658M. These figures are fiscal year to date and represent contract obligations recorded so far in FY2026.
How did obligations change year over year?
Rhode Island obligations fell 27.4% year over year. FY26 to date obligations stand at $658M compared with $906M in FY25. Prior years included $1.2B in FY24 and $1.2B in FY22, showing that FY26 to date is lower than several recent fiscal years.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $541M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $53M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $17.1M |
| General Services Administration | $13.2M |
| Department of Labor | $7.6M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $6.6M |
| Department of the Treasury | $6.4M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $3.3M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $2.2M |
| Department of Justice | $1.8M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Rhode Island, obligating $541M (82.3% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries drove spending in FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $541M in FY2026 to date. Engineering Services is the largest industry, accounting for $249M, followed by Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing at $71.4M and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $56.1M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $81.8M |
| SEACORP, LLC | $74.3M |
| RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $59.4M |
| MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $27.3M |
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $25.1M |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $24.9M |
| IMPERIAL CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRIC INC. | $21.4M |
| PURVIS SYSTEMS INC | $18.5M |
| MIKEL INC | $18.1M |
| CLAFLIN SERVICE COMPANY | $9.3M |
RAYTHEON COMPANY led all contractors in Rhode Island with $81.8M, 12.4% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | $249M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $71.4M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $56.1M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $44M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $31.8M |
| Explosives Manufacturing | $17.6M |
| Remediation Services | $11.7M |
| All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $11.1M |
| Educational Support Services | $10.8M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $10.2M |
Engineering Services was the largest industry in Rhode Island, with $249M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $81.8M |
| 2 | SEACORP, LLC | $74.3M |
| 3 | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $59.4M |
| 4 | MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $27.3M |
| 5 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $25.1M |
| 6 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $24.9M |
| 7 | IMPERIAL CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRIC INC. | $21.4M |
| 8 | PURVIS SYSTEMS INC | $18.5M |
| 9 | MIKEL INC | $18.1M |
| 10 | CLAFLIN SERVICE COMPANY | $9.3M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $380M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $207M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | SKANSKA USA CIVIL NORTHEAST INC | $150M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $101M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $90.2M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $80.6M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $74.1M | 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 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $63.5M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | SEACORP, LLC | $61.5M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | SEACORP, LLC | $58.7M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $50.5M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $49M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC | $47.7M | Department of Labor |
| 17 | LEIDOS, INC. | $47.6M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | MIKEL INC | $47M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | SGJV2, LLC | $42.9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 20 | MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $41.8M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED | $40.8M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | SEACORP, LLC | $40.3M | General Services Administration |
| 23 | SEACORP, LLC | $39.7M | 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 $658M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 3,928 awards with an average award size of $167K, and obligations fell 27.4% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Rhode Island?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Rhode Island, obligating $541M in FY2026 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $53M, and the Department of Homeland Security follows with $17.1M. The General Services Administration, Department of Labor, and NASA also appear in the top buyers with $13.2M, $7.6M, and $6.6M respectively.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Rhode Island?
RAYTHEON COMPANY is the largest federal contractor in Rhode Island with $81.8M in obligations in FY2026 to date. SEACORP, LLC and RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. follow with $74.3M and $59.4M respectively, and MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION and CACI, INC. - FEDERAL follow with $27.3M and $25.1M.
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