Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Tennessee: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-10-26 · FY2027 to date
- Obligations, FY2027 to date
- $158M
- Contract awards
- 432
- Average award size
- $365K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 98.7% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY22 | $11.4B |
| FY23 | $11.2B |
| FY24 | $10.8B |
| FY25 | $11B |
| FY26 | $12.3B |
| FY27 | $158M |
Obligations fell 98.7% year over year, from $12.3B in FY2026 to $158M in FY2027 to date.
Tennessee federal contract obligations in FY2027 to date total $158M. The state recorded 432 awards with an average award size of $365K. Obligations fell 98.7% year over year. Fiscal-year comparisons show prior-year totals of $11.4B in FY22, $11.2B in FY23, $10.8B in FY24, $11B in FY25, and $12.3B in FY26, placing the current fiscal-year-to-date total well below recent full-year results. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest buyer in FY2027 to date with $144M. The Department of Justice follows with $14.8M, and the General Services Administration follows with $1.3M. VALIANT CONSTRUCTION LLC is the top vendor with $22.3M, followed by VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER with $15.4M and FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. with $9M. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction leads industry spending with $23.8M, and Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools follow with $21.9M. The current-year totals are partial. Contracting activity is concentrated in a few large buyers, a handful of top vendors, and specific industries, which together account for most FY2027 to date obligations.
How concentrated is FY2027 federal contracting in Tennessee?
The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $144M, concentrating most FY2027 to date dollars in one agency. The top three agencies together account for a large share of the $158M total, with the Department of Justice at $14.8M and the General Services Administration at $1.3M. VALIANT CONSTRUCTION LLC and a few other vendors received the largest shares of those obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $144M |
| Department of Justice | $14.8M |
| General Services Administration | $1.3M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1.2M |
| Department of Labor | $961K |
| Department of Transportation | $65.7K |
| Department of Energy | $33.8K |
| Department of the Treasury | $2.8K |
| Department of Education | $0 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $0 |
Department of Veterans Affairs was the top federal buyer in Tennessee, obligating $144M (91.3% of the state total).
What industries and vendors dominate FY2027 spending in Tennessee?
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction received $23.8M, the largest industry share, followed by Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools at $21.9M. VALIANT CONSTRUCTION LLC received $22.3M and VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER received $15.4M, placing construction and higher-education-related vendors among the biggest recipients. Several healthcare and logistics firms also appear in the top vendor list.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| VALIANT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $22.3M |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $15.4M |
| FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. | $9M |
| METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $8.4M |
| VALOR HEALTHCARE INC | $5.8M |
| LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $5.7M |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $5.6M |
| FIVE STONES INTELLIGENCE, INC. | $4.8M |
| STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | $4.8M |
| WIREGRASS REHABILITATION CENTER INC | $4.5M |
VALIANT CONSTRUCTION LLC led all contractors in Tennessee with $22.3M, 14.1% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $23.8M |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $21.9M |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | $11.7M |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $10.1M |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $9.5M |
| All Other Business Support Services | $9M |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $8.6M |
| Medical Laboratories | $6.8M |
| Ambulance Services | $6.4M |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | $5.2M |
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction was the largest industry in Tennessee, with $23.8M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VALIANT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $22.3M |
| 2 | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $15.4M |
| 3 | FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. | $9M |
| 4 | METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $8.4M |
| 5 | VALOR HEALTHCARE INC | $5.8M |
| 6 | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $5.7M |
| 7 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $5.6M |
| 8 | FIVE STONES INTELLIGENCE, INC. | $4.8M |
| 9 | STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | $4.8M |
| 10 | WIREGRASS REHABILITATION CENTER INC | $4.5M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $34.7B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $209M | Department of Education |
| 3 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $194M | Department of Education |
| 4 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $95.9M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 5 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $89.9M | Department of Education |
| 6 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $87.5M | Department of Education |
| 7 | FIVE STONES INTELLIGENCE, INC. | $38.3M | Department of Justice |
| 8 | DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC | $30.1M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | VALIANT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $22.3M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 10 | EXCELSIOR DEFENSE, INC | $14.1M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 11 | MP&F, LLC | $13.4M | Department of Labor |
| 12 | QUALITY MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, INC. | $12.3M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 13 | KEMRON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | $11M | Environmental Protection Agency |
| 14 | QUALITY MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, INC. | $10.1M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 15 | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $9.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 16 | MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC | $9.5M | Department of Labor |
| 17 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $9.4M | Department of Education |
| 18 | FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. | $9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 19 | CORECIVIC, INC. | $8.5M | Department of Justice |
| 20 | SEMMES-MURPHEY CLINIC, P.C. | $8.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 21 | METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $6.1M | Department of Justice |
| 22 | GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | $5.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 23 | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | $4.9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 24 | OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $4.8M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 25 | ANSIBLE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | $4.3M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Tennessee?
Tennessee received $158M in federal contract obligations in FY2027 to date. The state recorded 432 awards with an average award size of $365K, and obligations fell 98.7% year over year. Prior full-year totals were $11.4B in FY22, $11.2B in FY23, $10.8B in FY24, $11B in FY25, and $12.3B in FY26.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Tennessee?
The Department of Veterans Affairs awards the most contracts in Tennessee in FY2027 to date with $144M. The Department of Justice follows with $14.8M, and the General Services Administration follows with $1.3M. Other agencies on the top-10 list include NASA at $1.2M and the Department of Labor at $961K.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Tennessee?
VALIANT CONSTRUCTION LLC is the largest federal contractor in Tennessee in FY2027 to date with $22.3M. VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is second with $15.4M, and FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. is third with $9M. The top vendors also include METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. at $8.4M and VALOR HEALTHCARE INC at $5.8M.
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