National Archives and Records Administration Contracts
Agency code NARA · Contracts awarded by this agency
National Archives and Records Administration contracts totaled $666M across 1,116 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 13.5% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and Maryland had the largest share of contract work by place of performance, with $297M (45% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $235,764,566 across 490 awards with activity that year, a change of +13.5% from $207,686,582 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $666,450,258 across 1,116 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $236M
- Awards in FY2026
- 490
- Change vs FY2025
- +13.5%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $666M
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.
National Archives contract spending by year
National Archives contract obligations per federal fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $235,764,566 | 490 | +13.5% |
| FY2025 | $207,686,582 | 610 | -6.9% |
| FY2024 | $222,999,110 | 603 | n/a |
About National Archives contract spending
National Archives contract obligations rose 6% from FY2024 ($223M) to FY2026 ($236M). 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 19% of the total. The largest National Archives contractor, Emcor Government Services, Inc, received $54.9M (8%).
What National Archives buys most is other computer related services (19%), facilities support services (15%) and custom computer programming services (14%).
The states with the most National Archives contract work are Maryland, Virginia and California.
Top National Archives contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars obligated by the National Archives and Records Administration: the largest National Archives contractors.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emcor Government Services, Inc | $54,860,537 | 8.2% |
| 2 | Grunley Construction Co., Inc. | $36,178,656 | 5.4% |
| 3 | Accelgov LLC | $35,449,656 | 5.3% |
| 4 | American Security Programs Inc | $35,374,490 | 5.3% |
| 5 | Communications Training Analysis Corporation | $24,459,584 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Mutatio Inc. | $22,181,537 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Skylight Inc. | $22,174,741 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Raven Services Corp | $18,968,804 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Govsmart, Inc. | $18,008,529 | 2.7% |
| 10 | XL Associates, Inc. | $16,821,739 | 2.5% |
What National Archives buys (by industry)
Industry codes (NAICS) on National Archives contracts, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $124,007,654 | 18.6% |
| 2 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $99,935,037 | 15.0% |
| 3 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $95,030,939 | 14.3% |
| 4 | Security Guards and Patrol ServicesNAICS 561612 | $89,786,604 | 13.5% |
| 5 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $52,453,410 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $35,178,478 | 5.3% |
| 7 | Janitorial ServicesNAICS 561720 | $23,217,345 | 3.5% |
| 8 | Electric Power DistributionNAICS 221122 | $18,270,299 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Wired Telecommunications CarriersNAICS 517110 | $12,761,856 | 1.9% |
| 10 | All Other Miscellaneous ManufacturingNAICS 339999 | $12,252,087 | 1.8% |
Where National Archives contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $297,284,829 | 44.6% |
| 2 | Virginia | $151,746,548 | 22.8% |
| 3 | California | $68,925,962 | 10.3% |
| 4 | Texas | $32,451,864 | 4.9% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $22,562,917 | 3.4% |
| 6 | Georgia | $13,544,578 | 2.0% |
| 7 | New York | $12,652,816 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Michigan | $10,109,225 | 1.5% |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $9,930,044 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Kansas | $9,759,901 | 1.5% |
Recent National Archives contract awards
The latest contracts awarded by the National Archives and Records Administration, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC | National Archives and Records AdministrationRPL - JOHNSON CONTROLS PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INVOICES | $9,077 | 88310326P00037 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | NCS Technologies Inc | National Archives and Records AdministrationHP Z2 TOWER G1I WORKSTATION DESKTOP PC FOR THE JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM. | $9,979 | 88310326P00036 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Potomacwave, Inc. | National Archives and Records AdministrationSTANDARD FEDDATACHECK SUBSCRIPTION - BZ | $50,500 | 88310326F00238 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | National Archives and Records AdministrationTWO COPIERS BUSH 41 | $29,118 | 88310326F00237 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Crowley Micrographics, Inc. | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHIS TASK ORDER FOR DIGITIZATION OF ACCESSIONED MICROFILM FOR THE 1960 CENSUS HOLDINGS IS HEREBY ISSUE WITH A PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2027 PLUS FOUR (4) OPTIO | $105,000 | 88310326F00236 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Avi-Spl LLC | National Archives and Records AdministrationAV SYSTEM -RESEARCH SERVICES - CONFERENCE ROOM | $76,587 | 88310326F00235 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Grunley Construction Co., Inc. | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHIS IS A FIRM-FIXED-PRICE TASK ORDER FOR ARCHIVE II FACILITY, PERIMETER SECURITY BOLLARD SYSTEM INSTALLATION PROJECT AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA) (WORK ORDER #4). | $1,900,000 | 88310326F00234 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Smiths Detection Inc. | National Archives and Records AdministrationX-RAY DETECTION MACHINES | $632,406 | 88310326F00233 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cape Fox Endeavor, LLC | National Archives and Records AdministrationNARA & DOD 1776 AWARD PROJECT - CIVIC EDUCATION JOINT AGENCY INITIATIVE | $10,000,000 | 88310326C00011 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Design and Production Incorporated | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHIS TASK ORDER FOR EXHIBIT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSEUM IS HEREBY ISSUED WITH A PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2027 PLUS FOUR (4) OPTION | $89,580 | 88310326C00010 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | RJH Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service L.l.c. | National Archives and Records AdministrationMAINTENANCE FOR EGC TAPPI ROOMS AND CALIBRATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL OVENS | $12,220 | 88310326P00029 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | TJS Group, LLC | National Archives and Records AdministrationFIRM-FIXED-PRICE TASK ORDER TO TJS GROUP FOR CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE (CIPP) LINING REPAIR OF THE EAST MOAT STORM WATER LINES AT ARCHIVES I, WASHINGTON, DC. | $510,491 | 88310326F00232 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc | National Archives and Records AdministrationFOUR KYOCERA TASKALPHA 3554CI COPIERS AND FULL-SERVICE MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICE | $22,456 | 88310326F00229 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Kroeschell Engineering Co. Inc. | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS FOR FLUORESCENT LIGHTING TO LED CONVERSION SERVICES AT THE NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM | $805,016 | 88310326F00227 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Raven Services Corp | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS FOR REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS, AND RENOVATION SERVICES AT THE REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM | $3,768,925 | 88310326F00223 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Communications Resource Inc | National Archives and Records AdministrationBPA CALL - CCTV PHASE 1 - BUSH 41 PL | $80,831 | 88310326F00221 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Certasite LLC | National Archives and Records AdministrationRETROFITTING THE EXISTING PROXY CARD SYSTEM TO UPGRADE THEIR SYSTEM TO OPERATIONAL STATUS. CO: DAMON NEVILS. INVOICE APPROVERS: DEBORAH SHABLIN (SPARROW)/KEVIN WIESE. KINGSRIDGE FRC. VENDOR: CERTASITE | $12,124 | 88310326P00035 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Analogue Imaging LLC | National Archives and Records AdministrationANALOGUE IMAGING - SMA ROBO SCAN V2 SCANNER, INSTALLATION, TRAINING, AND ANNUAL WARRANTY/SUPPORT SERVICES | $99,000 | 88310326P00021 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | New Future Technology, LLC | National Archives and Records AdministrationTAPE DRIVES - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES | $40,892 | 88310326P00018 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Spacesaver Storage Systems Inc | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PROCURE SPACESAVER MAP CASES FOR STACK 231 AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES II, COLLEGE PARK, MD | $272,523 | 88310326F00231 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES TO UPGRADE THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT THE LBJ PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM IN AUSTIN, TX. | $189,525 | 88310326F00228 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Iron Mountain Information Management LLC | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHIS TASK ORDER IS FOR SERVICES TO COORDINATE AND PROVIDE STAFF AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO PERFORM SHELF-TO-SHELF TRANSFER OF FEDERAL RECORDS BETWEEN VARIOUS NARA FACILITIES. | $8,806,386 | 88310326F00213 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lasergraphics, Inc. | National Archives and Records AdministrationWARRANTY SUPPORT SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE FOR LASERGRAPHICS SCANSTATION SCANNERS | $27,420 | 88310326P00027 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Automation Aids Inc | National Archives and Records AdministrationEPSON EXPRESSION 13000XL SCANNER AND TRANSPARENCY UNITS | $21,307 | 88310326F00230 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc | National Archives and Records AdministrationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PROCURE TWO KYOCERA TASKALFA 3554CI A3 COLOR MULTIFUNCTION COPIERS FOR THE GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM. | $10,756 | 88310326F00226 |
How to win National Archives contracts
National Archives 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 National Archives small business contracts are set aside for small firms, and the agencies' largest contractors often subcontract work to them.
Explore National Archives contracts by industry, state and contractor
- Government computer services contracts
- Government facilities maintenance contracts
- Government software development contracts
- Government security guard contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in Massachusetts
- Grunley Construction government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much does National Archives spend on contracts?
- The National Archives and Records Administration obligated $666M on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026, across 1,116 contract awards, including $236M in FY2026. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Who are the largest National Archives contractors?
- By contract dollars from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Emcor Government Services, Inc ($54.9M), Grunley Construction Co., Inc. ($36.2M) and Accelgov LLC ($35.4M).
- What does National Archives buy the most?
- By contract dollars, National Archives spends the most on other computer related services (NAICS 541519, $124M), facilities support services (NAICS 561210, $99.9M) and custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511, $95M).
- Where is National Archives contract work performed?
- The most National Archives contract dollars went to work performed in Maryland ($297M), Virginia ($152M) and California ($68.9M).
- Is National Archives contract spending growing?
- National Archives contract obligations rose 6% from FY2024 ($223M) to FY2026 ($236M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Does National Archives award contracts to small businesses?
- Yes. Like most federal agencies, National Archives 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.