Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in South Carolina: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $8.4B
- Contract awards
- 16,223
- Average award size
- $520K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 1.3% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $6.7B |
| FY22 | $7.2B |
| FY23 | $10.1B |
| FY24 | $10.6B |
| FY25 | $8.3B |
| FY26 | $8.4B |
Obligations grew 1.3% year over year, from $8.3B in FY2025 to $8.4B in FY2026 to date.
South Carolina received $8.4B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. South Carolina logged 16,223 awards with an average award size of $520K, and obligations were up 1.3% year over year. The Department of Energy is the largest buyer in the state, obligating $4.8B, followed by the Department of Defense at $2B. SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC and SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC are the top two vendors, receiving $3.4B and $1.1B respectively. Facilities Support Services is the largest industry by obligations at $3.6B, with Remediation Services next at $1.1B. Annual obligations have varied: FY21 totaled $6.7B, FY22 totaled $7.2B, FY23 totaled $10.1B, FY24 totaled $10.6B, FY25 totaled $8.3B, and FY26 stands at $8.4B so far. This profile shows a concentration of obligations in energy and environmental services, significant single-vendor awards, and steady award activity through the current fiscal year to date.
How concentrated are federal obligations in South Carolina?
The Department of Energy leads buying with $4.8B in obligations. SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC received $3.4B and SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC received $1.1B. Facilities Support Services accounts for $3.6B of obligations, highlighting large contracts in facility and remediation work.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $4.8B |
| Department of Defense | $2B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $532M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $506M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $305M |
| Department of Agriculture | $89.1M |
| Department of State | $63.1M |
| Department of Justice | $42.1M |
| Department of Transportation | $31.2M |
| General Services Administration | $26.9M |
Department of Energy was the top federal buyer in South Carolina, obligating $4.8B (56.6% of the state total).
How has federal spending in South Carolina trended recently?
FY26 obligations sit at $8.4B to date, higher than FY25 obligations of $8.3B and lower than FY24 obligations of $10.6B. Obligations rose year over year by 1.3%. Award volume and size remain substantial with 16,223 awards and an average award size of $520K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC | $3.4B |
| SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $1.1B |
| BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $326M |
| BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC | $279M |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $242M |
| DETYENS SHIPYARDS INC | $183M |
| SO-PAK-CO, INC | $166M |
| PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $163M |
| COMPANION DATA SERVICES LLC | $154M |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $151M |
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC led all contractors in South Carolina with $3.4B, 39.9% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | $3.6B |
| Remediation Services | $1.1B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $637M |
| Engineering Services | $521M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $358M |
| Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | $225M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $204M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $179M |
| Fruit and Vegetable Canning | $146M |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $110M |
Facilities Support Services was the largest industry in South Carolina, with $3.6B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC | $3.4B |
| 2 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $1.1B |
| 3 | BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $326M |
| 4 | BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC | $279M |
| 5 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $242M |
| 6 | DETYENS SHIPYARDS INC | $183M |
| 7 | SO-PAK-CO, INC | $166M |
| 8 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $163M |
| 9 | COMPANION DATA SERVICES LLC | $154M |
| 10 | WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $151M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC | $27.6B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $2.6B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC | $1.6B | Department of Energy |
| 4 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $795M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $724M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 6 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $636M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 7 | COMPANION DATA SERVICES LLC | $550M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 8 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $487M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $313M | Department of Energy |
| 10 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $304M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 11 | SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC | $302M | Department of Energy |
| 12 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $235M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $233M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC | $230M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 15 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $226M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 16 | ATLAS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $223M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $213M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 18 | ADAPT FORWARD LLC | $186M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | $181M | Railroad Retirement Board |
| 20 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $179M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | CHUGACH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | $178M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | CACI NSS, LLC | $167M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $162M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $161M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 25 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $144M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to South Carolina?
South Carolina received $8.4B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Annual obligations were $6.7B in FY21, $7.2B in FY22, $10.1B in FY23, $10.6B in FY24, and $8.3B in FY25.
Which agencies award the most contracts in South Carolina?
The Department of Energy awards the most contracts in South Carolina, obligating $4.8B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense is the second-largest buyer with $2B in obligations.
Who are the largest federal contractors in South Carolina?
SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC is the largest federal contractor in South Carolina with $3.4B in obligations, followed by SAVANNAH RIVER MISSION COMPLETION, LLC with $1.1B.
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