Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Virginia: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $92.1B
- Contract awards
- 329,463
- Average award size
- $280K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 23.6% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $77.9B |
| FY22 | $89.4B |
| FY23 | $106B |
| FY24 | $110B |
| FY25 | $121B |
| FY26 | $92.1B |
Obligations fell 23.6% year over year, from $121B in FY2025 to $92.1B in FY2026 to date.
Virginia received $92.1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 23.6% year over year. Contracting activity in Virginia includes 329,463 awards with an average award size of $280K. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is the largest industry by obligations, with $29.4B. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the top buying agency, obligating $32.8B, followed by the Department of Defense at $32.6B. OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. is the largest vendor, receiving $19.9B in obligations, and TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP is the second largest vendor with $9.5B. Recent fiscal-year totals show obligations of $77.9B in FY21, $89.4B in FY22, $106B in FY23, $110B in FY24, $121B in FY25, and $92.1B in FY26. The data reflect contract obligations only, and current-year totals are partial because totals are fiscal year to date.
How have federal contract obligations in Virginia changed over time?
Fiscal-year totals show a multi-year increase through FY25, then a decline into FY26. FY21 obligations were $77.9B, FY22 obligations were $89.4B, FY23 obligations were $106B, FY24 obligations were $110B, FY25 obligations were $121B, and FY26 obligations were $92.1B. Obligations fell 23.6% year over year. The FY26 totals are fiscal year to date and therefore partial.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $32.8B |
| Department of Defense | $32.6B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $6.3B |
| General Services Administration | $5B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $3.3B |
| Department of Justice | $2.3B |
| Department of State | $1.4B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1.2B |
| Department of Transportation | $1.2B |
| Department of the Treasury | $886M |
Department of Veterans Affairs was the top federal buyer in Virginia, obligating $32.8B (35.6% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors account for the largest share of Virginia contracts?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is the top buyer with $32.8B, followed closely by the Department of Defense with $32.6B. OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. is the top vendor with $19.9B, followed by TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP with $9.5B. Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is the largest industry with $29.4B, and Computer Systems Design Services is second with $9.6B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. | $19.9B |
| TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $9.5B |
| ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. | $3.2B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3B |
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2.9B |
| ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.1B |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $1.9B |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $1.8B |
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $1.3B |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $1.1B |
OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. led all contractors in Virginia with $19.9B, 21.6% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $29.4B |
| Computer Systems Design Services | $9.6B |
| Other Computer Related Services | $6.1B |
| Engineering Services | $5.6B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $4.3B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $4B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $3.1B |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $2.8B |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $2.4B |
| Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $2B |
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers was the largest industry in Virginia, with $29.4B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. | $19.9B |
| 2 | TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $9.5B |
| 3 | ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. | $3.2B |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3B |
| 5 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2.9B |
| 6 | ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.1B |
| 7 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $1.9B |
| 8 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $1.8B |
| 9 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $1.3B |
| 10 | LEIDOS, INC. | $1.1B |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $12.8B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7.7B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $6.7B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $4.6B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $4.5B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $4.5B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $3.7B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC | $3.1B | Department of Energy |
| 9 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $3B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. | $2.8B | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 11 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2.7B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2.6B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | RANGE GENERATION NEXT LLC | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $2B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | THE MITRE CORPORATION | $1.7B | Department of Transportation |
| 16 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.7B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 17 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $1.6B | Department of State |
| 18 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $1.6B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | $1.5B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 20 | PERATON INC. | $1.5B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 21 | AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC | $1.4B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $1.3B | Department of Defense |
| 23 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $1.2B | General Services Administration |
| 24 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $1.2B | Department of Defense |
| 25 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $1.2B | General Services Administration |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Virginia?
Virginia received $92.1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state had 329,463 awards with an average award size of $280K. Obligations fell 23.6% year over year, and FY26 totals are fiscal year to date and therefore partial.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Virginia?
The Department of Veterans Affairs awards the most contracts in Virginia, obligating $32.8B. The Department of Defense is the second largest buyer with $32.6B, and the Department of Homeland Security is third with $6.3B.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Virginia?
OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. is the largest federal contractor in Virginia, receiving $19.9B. TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP is the second largest with $9.5B, and ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. is third with $3.2B.
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