Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Tennessee: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $10.7B
- Contract awards
- 19,181
- Average award size
- $557K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 2.5% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $10.8B |
| FY22 | $11.4B |
| FY23 | $11.2B |
| FY24 | $10.8B |
| FY25 | $11B |
| FY26 | $10.7B |
Obligations fell 2.5% year over year, from $11B in FY2025 to $10.7B in FY2026 to date.
Tennessee has received $10.7B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 19,181 awards, with an average award size of $557K, and obligations fell 2.5% year over year. Current-year totals are partial, fiscal year to date. The Department of Energy is the dominant buyer, obligating $6.9B, while the Department of Defense obligated $1.5B and the Department of Justice obligated $721M. Contractors tied to energy and remediation dominate the vendor list: CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC received $3.1B and UT-BATTELLE LLC received $2.6B. Facilities Support Services is the largest industry by obligations at $5.8B, followed by Remediation Services at $724M and Engineering Services at $680M. The data shows federal spending concentrated in energy, cleanup, facilities support, and related construction and security services, with a small decline in total obligations compared with the prior year.
What changed year over year?
Obligations fell 2.5% year over year. Total obligations in FY2026 to date are $10.7B, compared with prior fiscal years that ranged from $10.8B to $11.4B. The average award size in the current year is $557K, and the state has recorded 19,181 awards so far.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $6.9B |
| Department of Defense | $1.5B |
| Department of Justice | $721M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $533M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $258M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $202M |
| Department of Education | $193M |
| Department of Agriculture | $84.4M |
| General Services Administration | $76.1M |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $59.3M |
Department of Energy was the top federal buyer in Tennessee, obligating $6.9B (64.7% of the state total).
Who are the top buyers and vendors in Tennessee?
The Department of Energy is the largest buyer at $6.9B, followed by the Department of Defense at $1.5B and the Department of Justice at $721M. CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC is the largest vendor at $3.1B, followed by UT-BATTELLE LLC at $2.6B and UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC at $559M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $3.1B |
| UT-BATTELLE LLC | $2.6B |
| UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC | $559M |
| METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $515M |
| BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC | $377M |
| EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $193M |
| C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | $193M |
| BWXT ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, LLC | $163M |
| NUCLEAR FUEL SERVICES INC | $126M |
| CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $122M |
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC led all contractors in Tennessee with $3.1B, 28.8% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | $5.8B |
| Remediation Services | $724M |
| Engineering Services | $680M |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $608M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $214M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $211M |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | $210M |
| Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | $161M |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $124M |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $122M |
Facilities Support Services was the largest industry in Tennessee, with $5.8B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $3.1B |
| 2 | UT-BATTELLE LLC | $2.6B |
| 3 | UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC | $559M |
| 4 | METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | $515M |
| 5 | BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC | $377M |
| 6 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $193M |
| 7 | C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | $193M |
| 8 | BWXT ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, LLC | $163M |
| 9 | NUCLEAR FUEL SERVICES INC | $126M |
| 10 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $122M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT-BATTELLE LLC | $42.3B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC | $34.4B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN SERVICES, LLC | $20.6B | Department of Energy |
| 4 | UCOR LLC | $3.9B | Department of Energy |
| 5 | OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $3.1B | Department of Energy |
| 6 | UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC | $2.5B | Department of Energy |
| 7 | NATIONAL AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $2.4B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC. | $2.3B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | ISOTEK SYSTEMS, LLC | $912M | Department of Energy |
| 10 | BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC | $890M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $547M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $340M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 13 | SHIMMICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | $313M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | NUCLEAR FUEL SERVICES INC | $288M | Department of Energy |
| 15 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $267M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 16 | BWXT ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, LLC | $230M | Department of Energy |
| 17 | BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC. | $226M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | EDFINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $209M | Department of Education |
| 19 | CGS ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $209M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 20 | MCKESSON SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION LLC | $204M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 21 | C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | $192M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC | $166M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | RSI ENTECH, LLC | $162M | Department of Energy |
| 24 | RSI ENTECH, LLC | $135M | Department of Energy |
| 25 | AKIMA INTRA-DATA, LLC | $134M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Tennessee?
Tennessee received $10.7B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 19,181 awards with an average award size of $557K, and obligations fell 2.5% year over year. Current-year totals are partial, fiscal year to date.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Tennessee?
The Department of Energy awards the most contracts in Tennessee, obligating $6.9B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense obligated $1.5B and the Department of Justice obligated $721M. Other buyers with notable obligations include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $533M and HHS at $258M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Tennessee?
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC is the largest federal contractor in Tennessee with $3.1B in obligations. UT-BATTELLE LLC follows with $2.6B, and UNITED CLEANUP OAK RIDGE LLC follows with $559M. Other top vendors include METROPOLITAN SECURITY SERVICES, INC. at $515M and BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC at $377M.
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