Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Wisconsin: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $3B
- Contract awards
- 54,063
- Average award size
- $56.2K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 51.5% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $5.8B |
| FY22 | $5.2B |
| FY23 | $5.3B |
| FY24 | $8.9B |
| FY25 | $6.3B |
| FY26 | $3B |
Obligations fell 51.5% year over year, from $6.3B in FY2025 to $3B in FY2026 to date.
Federal contract obligations in Wisconsin for FY2026 to date total $3B, recorded across 54,063 awards with an average award size of $56.2K. Obligations fell 51.5% year over year. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest buyer, obligating $2.1B in the current fiscal year to date, followed by the Department of Defense with $574M and the Department of Agriculture with $179M. OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. is the largest vendor, receiving $1.9B in obligations. Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) is the largest industry by obligations at $1.8B, followed by Truck Trailer Manufacturing at $365M and Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing at $291M. Historical context shows prior-year obligations of $8.9B in FY24 and $6.3B in FY25, with earlier totals of $5.8B in FY21, $5.2B in FY22, and $5.3B in FY23. Current-year totals are partial and represent fiscal year to date activity.
How big is Wisconsin’s federal contracting market right now?
The state has $3B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 51.5% year over year and the award count stands at 54,063 with an average award size of $56.2K. Recent fiscal years show larger totals, including $8.9B in FY24 and $6.3B in FY25.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.1B |
| Department of Defense | $574M |
| Department of Agriculture | $179M |
| Department of Justice | $48.8M |
| Department of the Interior | $38.5M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $31.2M |
| General Services Administration | $30.2M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $24.5M |
| Department of Transportation | $21.3M |
| Department of Labor | $9.8M |
Department of Veterans Affairs was the top federal buyer in Wisconsin, obligating $2.1B (67.7% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries dominate contracting in Wisconsin?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is the top buyer with $2.1B in obligations, followed by the Department of Defense with $574M and the Department of Agriculture with $179M. Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) lead industries with $1.8B, while Truck Trailer Manufacturing has $365M and Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing has $291M. OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. is the top vendor with $1.9B in obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $1.9B |
| OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $500M |
| AMTEC CORPORATION | $267M |
| GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | $131M |
| KONECRANES NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICES, LLC | $109M |
| WISCONSIN PHYSICIANS SERVICE INSURANCE CORP. | $100M |
| PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC | $71.6M |
| DIDION, INC. | $31.5M |
| SENECA FOODS CORP | $31.5M |
| FLEXION INC | $26.4M |
OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. led all contractors in Wisconsin with $1.9B, 61.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $1.8B |
| Truck Trailer Manufacturing | $365M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $291M |
| Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing | $131M |
| Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing | $119M |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | $56.9M |
| Cheese Manufacturing | $51.8M |
| Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds | $50.8M |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $49.6M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $43.3M |
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) was the largest industry in Wisconsin, with $1.8B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $1.9B |
| 2 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $500M |
| 3 | AMTEC CORPORATION | $267M |
| 4 | GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC | $131M |
| 5 | KONECRANES NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICES, LLC | $109M |
| 6 | WISCONSIN PHYSICIANS SERVICE INSURANCE CORP. | $100M |
| 7 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC | $71.6M |
| 8 | DIDION, INC. | $31.5M |
| 9 | SENECA FOODS CORP | $31.5M |
| 10 | FLEXION INC | $26.4M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $6.1B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | MARINETTE MARINE CORPORATION | $3B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $2.1B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | AMTEC CORPORATION | $972M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $714M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 6 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $560M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | AMTEC CORPORATION | $540M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | WISCONSIN PHYSICIANS SERVICE INSURANCE CORP. | $373M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 9 | OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $362M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 10 | OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $357M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 11 | KONECRANES NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICES, LLC | $349M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | WISCONSIN PHYSICIANS SERVICE INSURANCE CORP. | $339M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 13 | OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $260M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 14 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $235M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | WISCONSIN PHYSICIANS SERVICE INSURANCE CORP. | $223M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $207M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $190M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 18 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $177M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $174M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $170M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $162M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 22 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $159M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $146M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | AMTEC CORPORATION | $139M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $137M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has $3B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 54,063 awards with an average award size of $56.2K, and obligations fell 51.5% year over year. Prior fiscal years show $8.9B in FY24, $6.3B in FY25, $5.3B in FY23, $5.2B in FY22, and $5.8B in FY21.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Wisconsin?
The Department of Veterans Affairs awards the most contracts in Wisconsin, obligating $2.1B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense is the second-largest buyer with $574M, followed by the Department of Agriculture with $179M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Wisconsin?
OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. is the largest federal contractor in Wisconsin with $1.9B in obligations in FY2026 to date. OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC is the second-largest vendor with $500M, and AMTEC CORPORATION is third with $267M.
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