Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Utah: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $5.5B
- Contract awards
- 8,340
- Average award size
- $659K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 5.2% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $4B |
| FY22 | $5.3B |
| FY23 | $6.3B |
| FY24 | $7.2B |
| FY25 | $5.2B |
| FY26 | $5.5B |
Obligations grew 5.2% year over year, from $5.2B in FY2025 to $5.5B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations in Utah total $5.5B for FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense obligated $4.2B, making DOD the dominant buyer in the state. Award activity reached 8,340 contracts with an average award size of $659K, and obligations are up 5.2% year over year. Fiscal-year history shows variability: FY21 was $4B, FY22 was $5.3B, FY23 was $6.3B, FY24 was $7.2B, and FY25 was $5.2B. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing is the largest industry by obligations at $2.9B. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP is the largest vendor by obligations at $2.9B, followed by ASAHI REFINING USA INC at $482M and L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. at $277M. Other notable industries include Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding at $483M and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $240M. This picture shows concentration by buyer, vendor, and industry in the current fiscal-year-to-date totals, keeping in mind current-year totals are partial.
What explains the concentration of buying power in Utah?
The Department of Defense obligated $4.2B, concentrating a large share of the state’s federal spending. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing accounts for $2.9B, matching the largest vendor, NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP at $2.9B, which aligns industry demand and prime contractor presence. Other agencies contribute smaller shares, including the Department of the Treasury at $510M and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $266M. This buyer and industry mix shapes where obligations flow within Utah.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $4.2B |
| Department of the Treasury | $510M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $266M |
| Department of Agriculture | $121M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $73M |
| General Services Administration | $62.2M |
| Department of the Interior | $57.9M |
| Department of Energy | $54M |
| Department of Transportation | $53.8M |
| Department of Labor | $41M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Utah, obligating $4.2B (75.6% of the state total).
Which vendors and industries dominate federal obligations in Utah?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP leads vendors with $2.9B in obligations. ASAHI REFINING USA INC follows with $482M and L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. follows with $277M. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing is the largest industry at $2.9B, supported by Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding at $483M and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction at $240M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $2.9B |
| ASAHI REFINING USA INC | $482M |
| L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $277M |
| HSGS-AMERESCO, LLC | $149M |
| UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SPACE DYNAMICS LABORATORY | $134M |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $80.9M |
| MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $72.7M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $64.1M |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $55.9M |
| NORTH WIND PORTAGE, INC. | $53.8M |
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP led all contractors in Utah with $2.9B, 52.0% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $2.9B |
| Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding | $483M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $240M |
| Engineering Services | $229M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $172M |
| Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $118M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $84.1M |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $83.2M |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $67.5M |
| Security Guards and Patrol Services | $67.3M |
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing was the largest industry in Utah, with $2.9B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $2.9B |
| 2 | ASAHI REFINING USA INC | $482M |
| 3 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $277M |
| 4 | HSGS-AMERESCO, LLC | $149M |
| 5 | UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SPACE DYNAMICS LABORATORY | $134M |
| 6 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $80.9M |
| 7 | MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $72.7M |
| 8 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $64.1M |
| 9 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $55.9M |
| 10 | NORTH WIND PORTAGE, INC. | $53.8M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $13.7B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $10B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $4.4B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 4 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $630M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $265M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | NORTH WIND PORTAGE, INC. | $196M | Department of Energy |
| 7 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $182M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | HSGS-AMERESCO, LLC | $149M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 9 | MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $147M | Department of Labor |
| 10 | BIG-D CONSTRUCTION CORP | $135M | General Services Administration |
| 11 | MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CORPORATION | $124M | Department of Labor |
| 12 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $122M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | AMES FEDERAL CONTRACTING GROUP LLC | $115M | Department of the Interior |
| 14 | AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, LLC | $112M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY | $111M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | CITY LIGHT & POWER, INC. | $109M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $108M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $106M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $103M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | SGJV, LLC | $95.9M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $91.7M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $90.6M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | ADVANTAGED SOLUTIONS, LLC | $88.6M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $87.5M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $81M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Utah?
Utah received $5.5B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Fiscal-year history shows FY21 at $4B, FY22 at $5.3B, FY23 at $6.3B, FY24 at $7.2B, and FY25 at $5.2B, with current-year totals partial.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Utah?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Utah, obligating $4.2B. Other top buying agencies are the Department of the Treasury with $510M and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $266M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Utah?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP is the largest federal contractor in Utah with $2.9B in obligations. Other large contractors include ASAHI REFINING USA INC at $482M and L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. at $277M.
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