Federal Express Government Contracts
2 registrations combined ยท Federal contract awards
Federal Express government contracts totaled $2.4B from FY2024 to FY2026, across 2,747 contract awards. In FY2026, obligations were $388M, down 32.9% from FY2025. Its largest customer was the Department of Defense ($1.8B). Most of its contract dollars were in couriers and express delivery services (NAICS 492110). These figures combine Federal Express's 2 federal registrations (UEIs).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $387,639,028 across 993 awards with activity that year, a change of -32.9% from $578,120,949 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,358,150,771 across 2,747 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $388M
- Awards in FY2026
- 993
- Change vs FY2025
- -32.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.4B
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.
Federal Express federal contracts by year
Federal Express federal contract obligations per fiscal year across all 2 registrations (October to September).
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $387,639,028 | 993 | -32.9% |
| FY2025 | $578,120,949 | 1,343 | -58.5% |
| FY2024 | $1,392,390,794 | 1,886 | n/a |
About Federal Express's federal contracts
Federal Express's federal contract obligations fell 72% from FY2024 ($1.4B) to FY2026 ($388M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Federal Express works for at least 10 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 76% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (22%).
Its main line of government work is couriers and express delivery services (NAICS 492110), 70% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Federal Express contract work are Tennessee, Kansas and Illinois; Tennessee alone accounts for 41%.
Which agencies award Federal Express contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Federal Express's registrations combined. Federal Express DoD contracts account for 76% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,781,034,431 | 75.5% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $517,130,736 | 21.9% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $35,594,095 | 1.5% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $9,429,556 | 0.4% |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | $5,455,223 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $3,614,578 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $1,914,621 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $1,666,181 | <0.1% |
| 9 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,133,912 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | $937,929 | <0.1% |
Federal Express contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Federal Express's government contracts, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesNAICS 492110 | $1,643,893,407 | 69.7% |
| 2 | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air TransportationNAICS 481211 | $714,757,072 | 30.3% |
| 3 | Broadwoven Fabric MillsNAICS 313210 | $117,820 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant WholesalersNAICS 423860 | $23,364 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Scheduled Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481112 | $13,156 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Testing Laboratories and ServicesNAICS 541380 | $12,800 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)NAICS 621111 | $300 | <0.1% |
Where Federal Express contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $965,284,029 | 40.9% |
| 2 | Kansas | $273,458,314 | 11.6% |
| 3 | Illinois | $85,799,333 | 3.6% |
| 4 | Arizona | $43,428,222 | 1.8% |
| 5 | Texas | $42,916,052 | 1.8% |
| 6 | South Carolina | $38,446,802 | 1.6% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $30,001,548 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $24,850,009 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $8,982,677 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Guam | $8,088,808 | 0.3% |
Recent Federal Express contract awards
The latest Federal Express 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Environmental Protection AgencyDOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $150,000 | 68HERL26F0246 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeFY27 FEDERAL EXPRESS NATIONAL SHIPPING DOJ/JMD CONTRACT HTC71123DC023/15JPSS26F00000503 | $0 | 15M10426FA4700331 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of TransportationNEW TASK ORDER - THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO ISSUE A NEW TASK ORDER AGAINST DOD FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION CONTRACT HTC71123DC023 FOR FEDEX SHIPPING SERVICES. | $0 | 693JK426F75037N |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of AgricultureFEDEX HAULING COTTON SAMPLES FROM GINS AND WAREHOUSES TO THE USDA CLASSING OFFICE FOR CLASSIFICATION. | $27,750 | 12639526F0969 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of AgricultureFEDEX SAMPLE HAULING TO THE VISALIA CLASSING OFFICE 50% | $120,150 | 12639526F0967 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of AgricultureFED EX SAMPLE HAULING FOR COTTON SAMPLES | $45,000 | 12639526F0963 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeFEDERAL EXPRESS SHIPPING SERVICES - PRISONER PROPERTY FY27 | $17,500 | 15M40026FA3500031 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeEP/EXPRESSMAIL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: OCTOBER 1, 2026- SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 15JPSS26A00000503 REF AWARD/BPA: 15JPSS26A00000503 FUND TO DATE: 09/30/2027 FY27 SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS | $0 | 15DDEL26F00000013 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of TransportationFEDEX DOMESTIC DELIVERY. | $25,000 | 693JK326F00025N |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of AgricultureDELIVERY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, NATIONAL FINANCE CENTER | $24,000 | 12314426F0497 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of the InteriorOLES FED EX MAIL SERVICES | $10,000 | 140L0626F0070 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of the InteriorFY27 HEADQUARTERS FEDERAL EXPRESS | $40,000 | 140L0126F0134 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of EnergyWESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION (WAPA) PARCEL SHIPPING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF SIERRA NEVADA REGION'S (SNR) FOLSOM, ELVERTA, AND REDDING FACILITIES. | $27,000 | 89503326FWA400249 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of the InteriorFY27 NTC FEDEX ACCOUNTS | $20,000 | 140L0126F0122 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeFEDEX SERVICES FOR HEALTH SERVICES ACCT 3127-9664-3 FY 2027 EO 14398 | $0 | 15B61926F00000165 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Environmental Protection AgencyR8 NGDS FEDEX CONTRACT HTC71123DC023 FOR FSSB & LSASD | $9,900 | 68HE0826F0044 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeFCC TUCSON FY27 M1/M - FEDEX SERVICES | $0 | 15B61526F00000090 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAMES SMALL PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE | $85,000 | 80ARC026F0030 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeFY26 E1 FEDEX DELIVERY SVCS QTR 4 | $370 | 15B40626F00000240 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeSTAB VEST DISPOSAL SHIPPING VIA FEDEX FY26 TO BE SUPPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 15JPSS25D00000293. | $400 | 15B61126F00000058 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Securities and Exchange CommissionINTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC SMALL PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICES | $70,000 | 50310226F0137 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeFEDEX SHIPPING FY26 MAY HUMAN RESOURCES SHIPPING FEES IAW T&C: 15JPSS25D00000293 | $10 | 15B40826F00000268 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeFEDEX SHIPPING FEES FY26 JUNE SHIPPING FEES FOR COMPUTERS IAW T&C: 15JPSS25D00000293 | $86 | 15B40826F00000267 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of EnergyEXPRESS AND GROUND DOMESTIC PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICES | $19,250 | 89603026F0065 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeDOJ CONTRACT # 15JPSS25D00000293 FEDEX SHIPPING CHARGES EO 14398 | $0 | 15B61926F00000147 |
Federal Express 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Express CorporationUEI EM7LMJJCF6B7 | n/a | Department of Defense | $1,646,376,624 |
| Federal Express CorporationUEI KQWXKVLGRZ96 | n/a | Department of Defense | $711,774,147 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Federal Express
Large prime contractors such as Federal Express 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 Federal Express's small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
Explore government contracts related to Federal Express
- Government courier and delivery contracts
- Government nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts
- Government scheduled freight air transportation contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Government contracts in Tennessee
- Government contracts in Kansas
- Government contracts in Illinois
- Government contracts in Arizona
- Government contracts in Texas
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Federal Express make from government contracts?
- Federal Express Corporation received $2.4B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 2,747 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $388M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Federal Express?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.8B to Federal Express from FY2024 to FY2026, 76% of its federal contract dollars.
- Why does Federal Express 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 Federal Express in our data; registrations under other names (for example acquired companies) are not included.
- What does Federal Express do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Federal Express's largest federal contract industries are couriers and express delivery services (NAICS 492110), nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation (NAICS 481211) and broadwoven fabric mills (NAICS 313210).
- Where does Federal Express perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Federal Express contract dollars went to work in Tennessee ($965M), Kansas ($273M) and Illinois ($85.8M).
- Are Federal Express's government contracts growing?
- Federal Express's federal contract obligations fell 72% from FY2024 ($1.4B) to FY2026 ($388M). 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 Federal Express?
- Look at the agencies and industries Federal Express 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.