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McKesson: Federal Contracts, Agencies & Awards
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $11.1B
- Contract awards
- 2,201
- Average award size
- $5M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 6.7% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $7.7B |
| FY22 | $8.4B |
| FY23 | $9.5B |
| FY24 | $9B |
| FY25 | $11.9B |
| FY26 | $11.1B |
Obligations fell 6.7% year over year, from $11.9B in FY2025 to $11.1B in FY2026 to date.
McKesson obligated $11.1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date, across 2,201 awards with an average award size of $5M. Obligations are down 6.7% year over year. Fiscal-year obligations rose from $7.7B in FY21 to $8.4B in FY22 and $9.5B in FY23, then moved to $9B in FY24 and $11.9B in FY25 before reaching $11.1B in FY26 to date. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest buyer, having obligated $10.8B so far this fiscal year. The Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services follow at much smaller levels, with obligations of $168M and $88.1M respectively. Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is the dominant NAICS market for McKesson, with obligations of $11.1B in FY2026 to date. Other listed markets include Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers at $6.3M, Major Household Appliance Manufacturing at $37.5K, Medical Laboratories at $15K, Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing at $14.6K, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals at $259. The Department of Homeland Security obligated $9.3M and the Peace Corps obligated $405K in FY2026 to date.
How has McKesson's federal business changed recently?
Obligations fell 6.7% year over year. McKesson obligated $11.1B in FY2026 to date, after $11.9B in FY25 and $9B in FY24. The multi-year series shows growth from $7.7B in FY21 to $9.5B in FY23 before recent fluctuations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $10.8B |
| Department of Justice | $168M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $88.1M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $9.3M |
| Peace Corps | $405K |
| Department of State | $0 |
Department of Veterans Affairs is McKesson's largest federal customer, with $10.8B obligated (97.6% of the company's federal obligations).
Who buys the most from McKesson in the federal government?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest buyer, having obligated $10.8B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Justice obligated $168M and the Department of Health and Human Services obligated $88.1M, with the Department of Homeland Security at $9.3M and the Peace Corps at $405K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | $11.1B |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | $6.3M |
| Major Household Appliance Manufacturing | $37.5K |
| Medical Laboratories | $15K |
| Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing | $14.6K |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $259 |
| Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | -$1.8K |
| Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing | -$65.2K |
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is McKesson's largest federal market, with $11.1B in obligations.
| Rank | Award | Award Amount | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36C24026K1002 | $1.4B | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2025-11-30 |
| 2 | 36C24026K1008 | $1.4B | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-05-30 |
| 3 | 36C24026K1009 | $1.2B | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-06-30 |
| 4 | 36C24026K1007 | $1.2B | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-04-30 |
| 5 | 36C24026K1001 | $1.2B | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2025-10-31 |
| 6 | 36C24026K1006 | $1.2B | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-03-31 |
| 7 | 36C24026K1003 | $1.1B | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2025-12-31 |
| 8 | 36C24026K1004 | $1.1B | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-01-31 |
| 9 | 36C24026K1005 | $1.1B | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-02-28 |
| 10 | 75D30123C17978 | $204M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-01-31 |
| 11 | 75A50524C00002 | $51.1M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2025-09-29 |
| 12 | 15B10625F00000042 | $29.2M | Department of Justice | 2025-09-30 |
| 13 | 75H71024F80289 | $26.7M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2025-07-31 |
| 14 | 15B10626F00000037 | $24.7M | Department of Justice | 2026-08-09 |
| 15 | 75H71024F80345 | $13.4M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-08-09 |
| 16 | 70CDCR26FR0000011 | $9.3M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-01-29 |
| 17 | 75H71126F80034 | $9M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-08-23 |
| 18 | 75H71126F80030 | $9M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-08-23 |
| 19 | 75H71126F80029 | $9M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-08-23 |
| 20 | 75H71126F80024 | $9M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-08-09 |
| 21 | 75H71126F80018 | $9M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-08-09 |
| 22 | 75H71126F80016 | $9M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-08-09 |
| 23 | 75H71126F80006 | $9M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-08-09 |
| 24 | 75H71126F80023 | $8M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-08-09 |
| 25 | 75H71024F80290 | $6.3M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2025-12-31 |
| Award | Awarding Agency | Award Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75D30123C17978 | Department of Health and Human Services | $204M | 2027-01-31 |
| Detail | Registration |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | S1RUKWWRYFL6 |
| Headquarters | Irving, TX |
| Business types | Category business; Corporate entity not tax exempt; Other than small business; Special designations; Us owned business |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does McKesson make from federal contracts?
McKesson makes $11.1B from federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. McKesson reached that total across 2,201 awards with an average award size of $5M, and obligations are down 6.7% year over year.
Which agencies buy from McKesson?
The Department of Veterans Affairs buys the most from McKesson. The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $10.8B in FY2026 to date, followed by the Department of Justice at $168M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $88.1M.
What does McKesson sell to the government?
McKesson primarily sells pharmaceutical products and related distribution services to the government. Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is the top market for McKesson, with obligations of $11.1B in FY2026 to date, and another market listed is Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers at $6.3M.
Which McKesson contracts are expiring soon?
No expiring-contract details are provided in the facts. The facts include largest-award and market contract values but do not list expiration dates or expiring-contract entries.
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