Caterpillar Government Contracts
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Caterpillar government contracts totaled $1B across 881 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 51.7% in FY2026 versus FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $955M, or 95% of the total in contract obligations.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $203,064,003 across 351 awards with activity that year, a change of -51.7% from $420,695,263 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,001,441,590 across 881 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $203M
- Awards in FY2026
- 351
- Change vs FY2025
- -51.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1B
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.
Caterpillar federal contracts by year
Caterpillar federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $203,064,003 | 351 | -51.7% |
| FY2025 | $420,695,263 | 385 | +11.4% |
| FY2024 | $377,682,323 | 393 | n/a |
About Caterpillar's federal contracts
Caterpillar's federal contract obligations fell 46% from FY2024 ($378M) to FY2026 ($203M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Caterpillar's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (95%).
Its main line of government work is construction machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333120), 91% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Caterpillar contract work are Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin; Texas alone accounts for 81%.
Which agencies award Caterpillar contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar DoD contracts account for 95% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $954,775,520 | 95.3% |
| 2 | Department of the Interior | $22,916,033 | 2.3% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $8,017,923 | 0.8% |
| 4 | General Services Administration | $6,755,575 | 0.7% |
| 5 | Department of State | $3,678,572 | 0.4% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $2,866,488 | 0.3% |
| 7 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,265,074 | 0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Justice | $585,225 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Energy | $378,253 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Health and Human Services | $202,926 | <0.1% |
Caterpillar contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Caterpillar's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction Machinery ManufacturingNAICS 333120 | $908,850,494 | 90.8% |
| 2 | Other Engine Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 333618 | $59,695,674 | 6.0% |
| 3 | Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts ManufacturingNAICS 336310 | $20,791,829 | 2.1% |
| 4 | Other Motor Vehicle Parts ManufacturingNAICS 336390 | $3,311,991 | 0.3% |
| 5 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 811310 | $1,720,615 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts ManufacturingNAICS 336350 | $1,038,132 | 0.1% |
| 7 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power GenerationNAICS 221112 | $949,243 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting ServicesNAICS 541614 | $938,909 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) ManufacturingNAICS 334418 | $810,120 | <0.1% |
| 10 | All Other Miscellaneous Schools and InstructionNAICS 611699 | $791,602 | <0.1% |
Where Caterpillar contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $814,174,218 | 81.3% |
| 2 | Illinois | $135,943,723 | 13.6% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $7,351,021 | 0.7% |
| 4 | Georgia | $6,092,685 | 0.6% |
| 5 | Florida | $4,576,740 | 0.5% |
| 6 | New Mexico | $3,983,130 | 0.4% |
| 7 | Alaska | $2,946,020 | 0.3% |
| 8 | New Jersey | $2,936,677 | 0.3% |
| 9 | Utah | $1,680,721 | 0.2% |
| 10 | Hawaii | $1,501,846 | 0.1% |
Recent Caterpillar contract awards
The latest Caterpillar contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Department of StateINL-G - RM&LI CATERPILLAR DEFENSE TRAINING | $44,316 | 19GT5026P0769 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsPORTABLE GENERATOR AND LOAD BANK SYSTEM | $477,855 | 36C24126F0180 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Department of the InteriorSC-CAROLINA SANDHILLS NWR-SKID STEER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IDIQ | $137,035 | 140FS326F0218 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Department of the InteriorSUPPLY AND DELIVER A CAT 275XE SKID STEER FOR FWS ST MARKS NWR. | $149,131 | 140FS326F0217 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of the InteriorSUPPLY AND DELIVER A WHEEL LOADER FOR FWS DALE BUMPERS WHITE RIVER NWR. | $217,850 | 140FS326F0212 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of the InteriorHEAVY EQUIPMENT IDIQ - FWS TURNBULL NWR - CAT 275 CTLTL | $170,201 | 140FS326F0211 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of the InteriorCA-FIRE-SAN DIEGO NWR-VANDENBERB 1CTL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IDIQ | $226,354 | 140FS326F0208 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of the InteriorSUPPLY - A BACKHOE LOADER FOR FWS CLARKS RIVER NWR. | $156,582 | 140FS326F0205 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of the InteriorRUBY LAKE NWR D1 DOZER | $186,393 | 140F0S26F0029 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of the InteriorCA-UPR KLAMATH NWR-D3 DOZER W/RIPPER | $363,172 | 140F0S26F0028 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Department of the InteriorONE (1) NEW LONG REACH HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR FOR CANAL MAINTENANCE, DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE, SEDIMENT REMOVAL, RIVER OPERATIONS, AND RELATED WATER RESOURCE INFRASTRUCTURE ACTIVITIES. | $283,955 | 140R6026P0092 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Department of the InteriorSUPPLY - A COMPACT TRACK LOADER AND TREE MULCHING ATTACHMENT FOR FWS BOMBAY HOOK NWR. | $164,785 | 140FS326F0203 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Department of the InteriorHEAVY EQUIPMENT IDIQ - NY - IROQUOIS NWR BACKHOE LOADER | $132,712 | 140FS326F0199 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Department of the InteriorFWS SW GULF CSTL RFGS - CATERPILLAR COMPACT TRACK LOADER | $142,192 | 140F1S26F0053 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Department of the InteriorWA- NISQUALLY NWR COMPLX CTL CAT 275 | $170,448 | 140FS126F0093 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Department of the InteriorFWS MINIDOKA NWR - COMPACT TRACK LOADER | $177,006 | 140F1S26F0045 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Department of the InteriorEO 14398: CATERPILLAR 275 XE COMPACT TRACK LOADER AND D3 FIREPLOW TRACTOR FOR ERO | $461,523 | 140A1526F0006 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Department of the InteriorTX-ANAHUAC NWR-EXCAVATOR FOR JOCELYN | $278,275 | 140F1G26F0078 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Department of the InteriorCTL, JBER AFB WIDLAND FIRE BRANCH, AK HEAVY EQUIPMENT IDIQ | $248,954 | 140FS326F0171 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Department of AgriculturePURCHASE 2 CLASS 390 FIRE DOZERS (1-PCS RD AND 1-MO RD) WITH 20" TRACKS, REAR WINCH AND INCREASED HORSEPOWER ENGINE FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION OPERATIONS | $472,520 | 12444026F0086 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Department of AgricultureCOMPACT TRACK LOADER | $138,908 | 12639526F0827 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecuritySHIPS SERVICE DIESEL GENERATOR SET TO BE INSTALLED ON CGC TAHOMA. | $2,271,143 | 70Z04026F62009B00 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Department of the InteriorHYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR W/ MASTICATING HEAD, KENAI NWR, AK HEAVY EQUIPMENT IDIQ | $197,325 | 140FS326F0190 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Department of the InteriorFL-MERRITT ISLAND NWR -BACKHOE LOADER | $156,582 | 140FS326F0189 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsCATERPILLAR 926 & 930 WHEEL LOADERS | $218,294 | 36C24126F0146 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Caterpillar
Large prime contractors such as Caterpillar buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Caterpillar is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Caterpillar make from government contracts?
- Caterpillar Inc received $1B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 881 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $203M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Caterpillar?
- The Department of Defense obligated $955M to Caterpillar from FY2024 to FY2026, 95% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Caterpillar do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Caterpillar's largest federal contract industries are construction machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333120), other engine equipment manufacturing (NAICS 333618) and motor vehicle gasoline engine and engine parts manufacturing (NAICS 336310).
- Where does Caterpillar perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Caterpillar contract dollars went to work in Texas ($814M), Illinois ($136M) and Wisconsin ($7.4M).
- Are Caterpillar's government contracts growing?
- Caterpillar's federal contract obligations fell 46% from FY2024 ($378M) to FY2026 ($203M), 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 Caterpillar?
- Look at the agencies and industries Caterpillar 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.