International Business Machines Government Contracts
2 registrations combined ยท Federal contract awards
International Business Machines government contracts totaled $3.9B from FY2024 to FY2026, across 512 contract awards. In FY2026, obligations were $1.2B, down 18% from FY2025. Its largest customer was the Department of Defense ($1.3B). Most of its contract dollars were in custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511). These figures combine International Business Machines's 2 federal registrations (UEIs).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,152,058,507 across 235 awards with activity that year, a change of -18% from $1,404,505,596 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $3,860,916,179 across 512 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.2B
- Awards in FY2026
- 235
- Change vs FY2025
- -18%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $3.9B
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.
International Business Machines federal contracts by year
International Business Machines federal contract obligations per fiscal year across all 2 registrations (October to September).
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,152,058,507 | 235 | -18% |
| FY2025 | $1,404,505,596 | 310 | +7.7% |
| FY2024 | $1,304,352,075 | 384 | n/a |
About International Business Machines's federal contracts
International Business Machines's federal contract obligations fell 12% from FY2024 ($1.3B) to FY2026 ($1.2B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
International Business Machines works for at least 10 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 33% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (18%).
Its main line of government work is custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511), 26% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most International Business Machines contract work are Maryland, District of Columbia and New York; Maryland alone accounts for 48%.
Which agencies award International Business Machines contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to International Business Machines's registrations combined. International Business Machines DoD contracts account for 33% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,257,127,670 | 32.6% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $675,881,822 | 17.5% |
| 3 | General Services Administration | $433,248,262 | 11.2% |
| 4 | Social Security Administration | $410,122,249 | 10.6% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $409,180,526 | 10.6% |
| 6 | Department of the Treasury | $330,440,495 | 8.6% |
| 7 | Department of Justice | $98,336,282 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Department of Health and Human Services | $38,047,028 | 1.0% |
| 9 | Department of Commerce | $29,616,194 | 0.8% |
| 10 | Agency for International Development | $26,449,779 | 0.7% |
International Business Machines contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on International Business Machines's government contracts, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $998,693,489 | 25.9% |
| 2 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $766,329,115 | 19.8% |
| 3 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $624,175,626 | 16.2% |
| 4 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related ServicesNAICS 518210 | $611,212,512 | 15.8% |
| 5 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $478,514,398 | 12.4% |
| 6 | Electronic Computer ManufacturingNAICS 334111 | $157,150,836 | 4.1% |
| 7 | Computer Storage Device ManufacturingNAICS 334112 | $138,434,206 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $51,549,069 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Software PublishersNAICS 513210 | $25,556,613 | 0.7% |
| 10 | All Other TelecommunicationsNAICS 517919 | $4,715,910 | 0.1% |
Where International Business Machines contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $1,846,268,886 | 47.8% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $1,272,332,892 | 33.0% |
| 3 | New York | $245,754,433 | 6.4% |
| 4 | Virginia | $213,375,313 | 5.5% |
| 5 | Vermont | $57,601,815 | 1.5% |
| 6 | California | $49,999,703 | 1.3% |
| 7 | Alabama | $21,672,550 | 0.6% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $21,131,146 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Tennessee | $14,278,271 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Missouri | $14,100,000 | 0.4% |
Recent International Business Machines contract awards
The latest International Business Machines 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 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityCONSOLIDATED ASSET PORTFOLIO AND SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES | $14,004,616 | 70RDA126FC0000058 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | General Services AdministrationMUSE | $1,228,550 | 47QACB26F0101 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Social Security AdministrationIBM COUPLING FACILITY HARDWARE | $8,000,000 | 28321326FDS030167 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of the TreasuryAI GOVERNANCE PLATFORM - AI USE CASE MANAGEMENT TOOL | $308,796 | 2099AC26F00073 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of the TreasurySTATISTICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM (SAS) SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT | $4,356,359 | 205AE926F00143 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Social Security AdministrationTHIS REQUISITION IS TO ESTABLISH THE IBM MAINFRAME HARDWARE AND STORAGE CONTRACT THAT WILL REPLACE, BPA SS00-16-60010, WHICH ENDS ON 09/30/2026. | $130,434,206 | 28321326FDS030164 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | General Services AdministrationIBM TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT | $16,736 | 47QACA26F0476 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of EducationSUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE COGNOS ANALYTICS ENABLEMENT PROGRAM | $223,088 | 91990026F0117 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | General Services AdministrationIBM TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT | $0 | 47QACA26F0414 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityPROCUREMENT OF IBM TECHNOLOGY EXPERT LABS EXPERTISE CONNECT SERVICES FOR AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER | $130,651 | 70Z03826FM0000026 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentTHE SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) WILL ENSURE GINNIE MAE'S SYSTEMS, ASSETS, AND ENCLAVES HAVE THE NECESSARY SECURITY CONTROLS. | $5,565,641 | 86615526F00012 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of AgricultureDEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION OF PROTOTYPE TO SUPPORT USDA NATIONAL FINANCE CENTER'S (NFC) MODERNIZATION OF ITS LEGACY MAINFRAME PAYROLL SYSTEM. | $10,000 | 12314426F0282 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Smithsonian InstitutionANNUAL SOFTWARE SERVICES | $33,842 | 33314526P00540797 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of the TreasuryRED HAT SATELLITE CONSULTANT I | $214,637 | 205AE926F00098 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM OPERATION & MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO FEMA'S NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM RISK MAP CUSTOMER DATA & SERVICES. ALL CLAUSES FLOW FROM CIO-SP3 CONTRACT #HHSN316201200030W. | $15,294,565 | 70FA3126F00000046 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of DefenseNAVAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSUP) BUSINESS SYSTEMS CENTER (BSC) ONE TOUCH SUPPORT (OTS) SYSTEM | $923,386 | N0018926FW219 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of DefenseLIIS CMDS MAC MINIMUM GUARANTEE ORDER | $1,000 | N6852026F1102 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of the TreasuryTASK ORDER 25 FOR RED HAT TECHNICAL SERVICES UNDER ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS IBM SUPPORT INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE | $8,803,093 | 205AE926F00080 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of DefenseVISIBILITY AND MANAGEMENT OF OPERATING AND SUSTAINMENT COSTS (VAMOSC) | $2,557,753 | N0018926F3104 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of DefenseTHE TRUSTED FOUNDRY ACCESS (TFA) CONTRACT ACQUIRED SUPPLIES ASSOCIATED WITH APPLICATION SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS. (ASIC) | $7,999,998 | HQ072726FE073 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | District of Columbia CourtsANNUAL IBM SPSS STATISTICS STANDARD AUTHORIZED USER SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION & SUPPORT RENEWAL | $8,741 | 95C67826P0246 |
| May 29, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of the InteriorIBM Z/OS MAINFRAME SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MAINTENANCE | $1,367,523 | 140D0426F0556 |
| May 19, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentGINNIE MAE CONSOLIDATED CLOUD SERVICES TO MODERNIZE GINNIE MAE'S PROPRIETARY SYSTEMS AND SECURITIZATION PLATFORM. | $7,193,766 | 86615526F00008 |
| May 18, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of DefenseSEAPORT DECOMMISSIONING | $750,063 | N0002426FB064 |
| May 15, 2026 | International Business Machines Corporation | Department of the TreasuryTHE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROVIDE AN IBM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT PERSONNEL TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN EXPANDING THE REACH OF THE EXISTING SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES FOR THE REIMBURSABLE ACCOUNTING SYS | $257,811 | 205AE926F00067 |
International Business Machines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business Machines CorporationUEI VV9KH3L99VE3 | Washington, DC | Department of Defense | $2,879,784,273 |
| International Business Machines CorporationUEI J64CSQTQNRC1 | n/a | Social Security Administration | $981,131,905 |
Subcontracting opportunities with International Business Machines
Large prime contractors such as International Business Machines 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 International Business Machines's small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does International Business Machines make from government contracts?
- International Business Machines Corporation received $3.9B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 512 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $1.2B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with International Business Machines?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.3B to International Business Machines from FY2024 to FY2026, 33% of its federal contract dollars.
- Why does International Business Machines 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 International Business Machines in our data; registrations under other names (for example acquired companies) are not included.
- What does International Business Machines do for the government?
- By contract dollars, International Business Machines's largest federal contract industries are custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511), engineering services (NAICS 541330) and computer systems design services (NAICS 541512).
- Where does International Business Machines perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most International Business Machines contract dollars went to work in Maryland ($1.8B), District of Columbia ($1.3B) and New York ($246M).
- Are International Business Machines's government contracts growing?
- International Business Machines's federal contract obligations fell 12% from FY2024 ($1.3B) to FY2026 ($1.2B), peaking in FY2025. 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 International Business Machines?
- Look at the agencies and industries International Business Machines 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.