Department of State Contracts
Agency code DOS ยท Contracts awarded by this agency
Department of State contracts totaled $31.2B across 83,676 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In the latest year, FY2026 obligations were down 1.1% from FY2025; Xator LLC received the largest contractor share, with $1.8B, or 6% of the total over the period.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $9,732,677,198 across 25,676 awards with activity that year, a change of -1.1% from $9,838,348,653 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $31,233,364,626 across 83,676 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $9.7B
- Awards in FY2026
- 25,676
- Change vs FY2025
- -1.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $31.2B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
State Department contract spending by year
State Department contract obligations per federal fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $9,732,677,198 | 25,676 | -1.1% |
| FY2025 | $9,838,348,653 | 36,203 | -15.6% |
| FY2024 | $11,662,338,775 | 42,815 | n/a |
About State Department contract spending
State Department contract obligations fell 17% from FY2024 ($11.7B) to FY2026 ($9.7B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 15% of the total. The largest State Department contractor, Xator LLC, received $1.8B (6%).
What State Department buys most is facilities support services (10%), other computer related services (10%) and computer systems design services (10%).
The states with the most State Department contract work are District of Columbia, Virginia and California.
Top State Department contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars obligated by the Department of State: the largest State Department contractors.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xator LLC | $1,794,389,482 | 5.7% |
| 2 | Caddell Construction Co. (De), LLC | $1,707,955,554 | 5.5% |
| 3 | Cgi Federal Inc. | $1,185,761,464 | 3.8% |
| 4 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $881,345,470 | 2.8% |
| 5 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $825,427,875 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Science Applications International Corporation | $625,918,676 | 2.0% |
| 7 | Accenture Federal Services LLC | $608,634,691 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Pae Government Services, Inc. | $598,388,096 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. | $578,219,979 | 1.9% |
| 10 | PCL Construction Inc | $552,372,021 | 1.8% |
What State Department buys (by industry)
Industry codes (NAICS) on State Department contracts, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $3,191,612,384 | 10.2% |
| 2 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $3,146,589,663 | 10.1% |
| 3 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $3,118,052,595 | 10.0% |
| 4 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $2,915,103,687 | 9.3% |
| 5 | Security Guards and Patrol ServicesNAICS 561612 | $2,692,935,241 | 8.6% |
| 6 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $2,119,582,825 | 6.8% |
| 7 | Computer Facilities Management ServicesNAICS 541513 | $1,464,554,471 | 4.7% |
| 8 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting ServicesNAICS 541614 | $835,630,848 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $791,224,344 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Telephone Answering ServicesNAICS 561421 | $584,601,296 | 1.9% |
Where State Department contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $7,006,281,435 | 22.4% |
| 2 | Virginia | $6,985,855,239 | 22.4% |
| 3 | California | $1,485,779,056 | 4.8% |
| 4 | Alabama | $525,486,712 | 1.7% |
| 5 | Florida | $516,965,106 | 1.7% |
| 6 | Maryland | $487,471,986 | 1.6% |
| 7 | New York | $367,694,710 | 1.2% |
| 8 | South Carolina | $273,540,788 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Alaska | $250,308,431 | 0.8% |
| 10 | Nebraska | $187,298,255 | 0.6% |
Recent State Department contract awards
The latest contracts awarded by the Department of State, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Thundercat Technology, LLC | Department of StateTSG/TEMPEST-APPROVED SECURE PHONES FOR DIPLOMATIC SECURITY COMMAND CENTER (DSCC) ---------- COMMENTS: APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT CIO EPPSTE FOR MARTINSXNOTE: THIS APPROVAL PERTAINS SOLELY TO | $33,935 | 19AQMM26F1597 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | RTS Solutionz Inc. | Department of StateCONS - HEADSETS FOR CONSULATE WINDOWS | $16,345 | 19JM3726P1181 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hope Caribbean Company Limited | Department of StatePDS - MIXED METHODS RESEARCH PROJECT | $95,380 | 19JM3726P1169 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Medialab Solutions LLC | Department of State---------- COMMENTS: IT REQUEST STATUS: FALSE | $60,988 | 19AQMM26P0028 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLEGAT - CCTV FOR JTTF-K BUILDING | $89,960 | 19KE5026P2128 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Bi-Rite Global LLC | Department of StateELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND PARTS | $12,377 | 19AQMS26P0390 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLR26100 PREVENTIVE AND CURATIVE MAINTENANCE FACSCANTO II | $15,700 | 191V1026P0863 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLR26060 GENOTYPING REAGENTS AND CONSUMABLES | $25,186 | 191V1026P0860 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | KLM Globex General Trading Fze | Department of StateREPLACEMENT LIGHTS FOR ANNEX BUILDING | $15,015 | 19TZ2026P0760 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateFAC-0730/CMR GUESTS BATHROOMS REFURBISHMENTS | $30,000 | 19LE2026P0519 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kelly & Hayes Electrical Supply of L.i., Inc. | Department of StateLED LIGHT FIXTURES | $0 | 19AQMS26P0391 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Microsoft Corporation | Department of StateMICROSOFT UNIFIED SUPPORT | $298,454 | 19AQMM26F1558 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Commonwealth Trading Partners Inc | Department of StateCOMMENTS: THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST TO ISSUE TASK ORDER REQUEST PACKAGE FOR LOGISTICS SME SERVICES. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOW/TORP, ACQUISITION PLAN AND MEMO TO GA. IT REQUEST STATUS: FALSE | $997,759 | 19AQMM26F1751 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Commonwealth Trading Partners Inc | Department of StateCOMMENTS: THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST TO ISSUE TASK ORDER REQUEST PACKAGE FOR LOGISTICS SME SERVICES. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOW/TORP, ACQUISITION PLAN AND MEMO TO GA. IT REQUEST STATUS: FALSE | $708,139 | 19AQMM26F1630 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Commonwealth Trading Partners Inc | Department of StateCOMMENTS: THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST TO ISSUE TASK ORDER REQUEST PACKAGE FOR LOGISTICS SME SERVICES. ATTN: SARA DIXON SPL0023626 - CONTRACT - ALLOTTED - $1000000 - FY24/29 - ARMENIA - AEECA DOAG - PM | $986,680 | 19AQMM26F1627 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLIBRE DT - FY26-27 MOBILE PHONE SERVICES | $25,650 | 19GB5026F0018 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLONG-TERM RENTAL OF TWO (2) 2026 MODEL YEAR SUVS | $30,117 | 19R01026P0569 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | Department of StateGITM DESKTOPS ---------- | $853 | 19AQMM26F1317 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cambridge Plaza Hotel Company Ehf. | Department of StateHOTEL ROOMS | $12,118 | 191C7026P0316 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Govconnection Inc | Department of StatePRINTER | $2,295 | 19AQMS26P0375 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nationwide Supplies, L.P. | Department of StateTV STAND | $825 | 19AQMS26P0374 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nationwide Supplies, L.P. | Department of StateMISCELLANEOUS TOOLS | $744 | 19AQMS26P0368 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Dbisp LLC | Department of State3U VERTICAL SWITCH BOX | $925 | 19AQMS26P0367 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | Department of StatePURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF CIS SECURE (APPROVED RESELLERS ONLY) TSG/TEMPEST-APPROVED END-OF-LIFE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MISSION-CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS. | $1,273,317 | 19AQMM26F0775 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Govsmart, Inc. | Department of State---------- COMMENTS: APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT CIO KINGD FOR MARTINSX NOTE: THIS APPROVAL PERTAINS SOLELY TO IT PORTFOLIO ALIGNMENT AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINANCIAL COMMITMENT OR OBLIGAT | $457,574 | 19AQMM26F0157 |
How to win State Department contracts
State Department contracting opportunities are posted on SAM.gov, the free government site for federal bids. To bid, your business needs a free SAM.gov registration. Many State Department small business contracts are set aside for small firms, and the agencies' largest contractors often subcontract work to them.
Explore State Department contracts by industry, state and contractor
- Government facilities maintenance contracts
- Government computer services contracts
- Government IT contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government security guard contracts
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Alabama
- Government contracts in Florida
- Xator government contracts
- Caddell Construction Co. (De) government contracts
- Cgi Federal government contracts
- General Dynamics Information Technology government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much does State Department spend on contracts?
- The Department of State obligated $31.2B on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026, across 83,676 contract awards, including $9.7B in FY2026. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Who are the largest State Department contractors?
- By contract dollars from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Xator LLC ($1.8B), Caddell Construction Co. (De), LLC ($1.7B) and Cgi Federal Inc. ($1.2B).
- What does State Department buy the most?
- By contract dollars, State Department spends the most on facilities support services (NAICS 561210, $3.2B), other computer related services (NAICS 541519, $3.1B) and computer systems design services (NAICS 541512, $3.1B).
- Where is State Department contract work performed?
- The most State Department contract dollars went to work performed in District of Columbia ($7B), Virginia ($7B) and California ($1.5B).
- Is State Department contract spending growing?
- State Department contract obligations fell 17% from FY2024 ($11.7B) to FY2026 ($9.7B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Does State Department award contracts to small businesses?
- Yes. Like most federal agencies, State Department sets aside contracts for small businesses and has small business goals. Its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) can explain how it buys, and its open opportunities are posted on SAM.gov.