Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in South Dakota: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $780M
- Contract awards
- 3,457
- Average award size
- $226K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 3.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $624M |
| FY22 | $1.2B |
| FY23 | $1B |
| FY24 | $1.3B |
| FY25 | $804M |
| FY26 | $780M |
Obligations fell 3.0% year over year, from $804M in FY2025 to $780M in FY2026 to date.
The page covers federal contract obligations in South Dakota for FY2026 to date. The state has received $780M in contract obligations across 3,457 awards, with an average award size of $226K and obligations down 3.0% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buying agency with $338M obligated, followed by the Department of Health and Human Services with $135M and the Department of the Interior with $115M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is the largest industry by obligation at $211M. CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC is the top vendor with $86.6M, followed by KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC with $70.9M and STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION with $50.1M. These figures are fiscal year to date and current-year totals are partial. Use this snapshot to understand who is buying, which industries are capturing work, and which vendors are receiving the largest obligations in South Dakota so far in FY2026.
How has federal contracting in South Dakota changed this fiscal year?
Obligations in South Dakota for FY2026 to date total $780M, which is down 3.0% year over year. Fiscal year totals show variability: FY21 was $624M, FY22 was $1.2B, FY23 was $1B, FY24 was $1.3B, and FY25 was $804M. The state has 3,457 awards so far in FY2026, with an average award size of $226K. Current-year totals are partial and reflect fiscal year to date activity.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $338M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $135M |
| Department of the Interior | $115M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $102M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $21.9M |
| Department of Agriculture | $18.6M |
| Department of the Treasury | $14.8M |
| Department of Justice | $11.5M |
| Department of Transportation | $7.5M |
| Department of Energy | $4.9M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in South Dakota, obligating $338M (43.3% of the state total).
Who are the major buyers, industries, and vendors in South Dakota this year?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $338M obligated, followed by the Department of Health and Human Services with $135M and the Department of the Interior with $115M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction leads industries with $211M, followed by Computer Facilities Management Services with $71.2M and Electric Power Distribution with $43.7M. CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC is the top vendor with $86.6M, followed by KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC with $70.9M and STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION with $50.1M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $86.6M |
| KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $70.9M |
| STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION | $50.1M |
| BLACK HILLS SERVICE COMPANY, LLC | $42.8M |
| FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $40.7M |
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $31.1M |
| TRIBAL HEALTH, LLC | $27M |
| VRC METAL SYSTEMS, LLC | $24M |
| LACREEK DEVELOPMENT CORP | $22.6M |
| L.S. BLACK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC | $22.1M |
CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC led all contractors in South Dakota with $86.6M, 11.1% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $211M |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | $71.2M |
| Electric Power Distribution | $43.7M |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $42.7M |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $37.8M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $33.6M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $30.2M |
| Temporary Help Services | $29.9M |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | $20.6M |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $19.6M |
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction was the largest industry in South Dakota, with $211M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $86.6M |
| 2 | KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $70.9M |
| 3 | STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION | $50.1M |
| 4 | BLACK HILLS SERVICE COMPANY, LLC | $42.8M |
| 5 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $40.7M |
| 6 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $31.1M |
| 7 | TRIBAL HEALTH, LLC | $27M |
| 8 | VRC METAL SYSTEMS, LLC | $24M |
| 9 | LACREEK DEVELOPMENT CORP | $22.6M |
| 10 | L.S. BLACK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC | $22.1M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | $209M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | VOITH HYDRO INC | $164M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $141M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | WALSH FEDERAL LLC | $139M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | R. C. CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. | $123M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $112M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $78.4M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $76.4M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $73.8M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $67.5M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | KOMADA LLC | $67M | Department of the Interior |
| 12 | BLACK HILLS SERVICE COMPANY, LLC | $60.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 13 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $59.7M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $47.2M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $44.6M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $44M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | FEDERAL CONTRACTING INC | $39.3M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $36.3M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | SAW GREENLAND, LLC | $34.6M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 20 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $34.5M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | RICHARD GROUP LLC | $34.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 22 | CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $33.5M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | R.C.S. CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $27.1M | Department of the Interior |
| 24 | AVIATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT LLC | $26.6M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 25 | PCC VENTURES | $23.2M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to South Dakota?
South Dakota received $780M in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 3,457 awards with an average award size of $226K, and obligations are down 3.0% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in South Dakota?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $338M. The Department of Health and Human Services obligated $135M, the Department of the Interior obligated $115M, and the Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $102M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in South Dakota?
CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC is the largest federal contractor in South Dakota with $86.6M. KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC obligated $70.9M, STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION obligated $50.1M, and BLACK HILLS SERVICE COMPANY, LLC obligated $42.8M.
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