Bechtel National Government Contracts
2 registrations combined · Federal contract awards
Bechtel National government contracts totaled $4.6B from FY2024 to FY2026, across 6 contract awards. In FY2026, obligations were $1.4B, down 9.1% from FY2025. Its largest customer was the Department of Energy ($3.1B). Most of its contract dollars were in industrial building construction (NAICS 236210). These figures combine Bechtel National's 2 federal registrations (UEIs).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,428,391,980 across 5 awards with activity that year, a change of -9.1% from $1,570,552,393 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $4,637,094,970 across 6 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.4B
- Awards in FY2026
- 5
- Change vs FY2025
- -9.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $4.6B
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.
Bechtel National federal contracts by year
Bechtel National federal contract obligations per fiscal year across all 2 registrations (October to September).
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,428,391,980 | 5 | -9.1% |
| FY2025 | $1,570,552,393 | 5 | -4.1% |
| FY2024 | $1,638,150,597 | 5 | n/a |
About Bechtel National's federal contracts
Bechtel National's federal contract obligations fell 13% from FY2024 ($1.6B) to FY2026 ($1.4B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Bechtel National works for at least 3 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Energy with 67% of its contract dollars, followed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (17%).
Its main line of government work is industrial building construction (NAICS 236210), 17% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Bechtel National contract work are Washington, Virginia and Colorado; Washington alone accounts for 67%.
Which agencies award Bechtel National contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Bechtel National's registrations combined.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Energy | $3,122,230,139 | 67.3% |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $786,692,818 | 17.0% |
| 3 | Department of Defense | $728,222,013 | 15.7% |
Bechtel National contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Bechtel National's government contracts, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial Building ConstructionNAICS 236210 | $786,692,818 | 17.0% |
| 2 | Hazardous Waste Treatment and DisposalNAICS 562211 | $724,846,513 | 15.6% |
| 3 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $3,375,000 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $500 | <0.1% |
Where Bechtel National contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $3,125,605,139 | 67.4% |
| 2 | Virginia | $786,692,818 | 17.0% |
| 3 | Colorado | $724,846,513 | 15.6% |
| 4 | Alabama | $500 | <0.1% |
Recent Bechtel National contract awards
The latest Bechtel National contract awards across all its registrations, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Bechtel National, Inc. | Department of DefenseSCALABLE HOMELAND INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE LAYERED DEFENSE (SHIELD) INITIAL ORDER. | $500 | HQ085926FE383 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Bechtel National, Inc. | Department of DefensePRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR P-454 M2D2 | $3,525,000 | N4425523F4027 |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Bechtel National, Inc. | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NASA SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (SLS) MOBILE LAUNCHER 2 (ML2). | $1,540,889,354 | 80KSC019C0013 |
| Dec 27, 2010 | Bechtel National, Inc. | Department of EnergyFUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NATIONWIDE INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT (UNRESTRICTED)- MINIMUM QUANTITY | $0 | DEDT0002341 |
| Mar 19, 2009 | Bechtel National, Inc. | Department of DefenseRESTRUCTURED CONTRACT TO FACILITATE A CONTRACTUAL VEHICLE FOR THE LIFE OF THE DAAA09-02-D-0025 CONTRACT FROM SYSTEMIZATION THROUGH CLOSURE. THIS IS SEEN AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE TO DAAA09-02-D-0025 | $4,559,112,914 | W52P1J09C0012 |
| Dec 15, 2000 | Bechtel National, Inc. | Department of Energy | $17,883,024,035 | DEAC2701RV14136 |
Bechtel National registrations (2)
Large companies register separate business units, sites and subsidiaries in SAM.gov, each with its own UEI. Each registration has its own page with its own agencies, industries and awards.
| Registration | Location | Largest customer | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bechtel National, Inc.UEI HGF7H89MA3D9 | Reston, VA | Department of Energy | $3,176,230,139 |
| Bechtel National, Inc.UEI WA9LNGN2DPF4 | n/a | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,460,864,831 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Bechtel National
Large prime contractors such as Bechtel National buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. Check which of its registrations works in your industry and state, then contact Bechtel National's small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
Explore government contracts related to Bechtel National
- Government industrial building construction contracts
- Government hazardous waste treatment and disposal contracts
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Government contracts in Washington
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Colorado
- Government contracts in Alabama
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Bechtel National make from government contracts?
- Bechtel National, Inc. received $4.6B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 6 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $1.4B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Bechtel National?
- The Department of Energy obligated $3.1B to Bechtel National from FY2024 to FY2026, 67% of its federal contract dollars.
- Why does Bechtel National have 2 registrations?
- Companies register business units, sites and subsidiaries separately in SAM.gov, and each registration gets its own Unique Entity ID (UEI). This page adds up the 2 registrations named Bechtel National in our data; registrations under other names (for example acquired companies) are not included.
- What does Bechtel National do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Bechtel National's largest federal contract industries are industrial building construction (NAICS 236210), hazardous waste treatment and disposal (NAICS 562211) and other heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237990).
- Where does Bechtel National perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Bechtel National contract dollars went to work in Washington ($3.1B), Virginia ($787M) and Colorado ($725M).
- Are Bechtel National's government contracts growing?
- Bechtel National's federal contract obligations fell 13% from FY2024 ($1.6B) to FY2026 ($1.4B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Bechtel National?
- Look at the agencies and industries Bechtel National works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.