International Business Machines (Washington, DC) Government Contracts
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International Business Machines government contracts totaled $2.9B across 391 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Contract obligations were down 37.1% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer overall, accounting for $1.1B (37% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $637,529,078 across 165 awards with activity that year, a change of -37.1% from $1,014,061,758 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,879,784,273 across 391 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $638M
- Awards in FY2026
- 165
- Change vs FY2025
- -37.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.9B
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 (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $637,529,078 | 165 | -37.1% |
| FY2025 | $1,014,061,758 | 227 | -17.4% |
| FY2024 | $1,228,193,437 | 323 | n/a |
About International Business Machines's federal contracts
International Business Machines's federal contract obligations fell 48% from FY2024 ($1.2B) to FY2026 ($638M). 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 37% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (18%).
Its main line of government work is engineering services (NAICS 541330), 22% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most International Business Machines contract work are Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia; Maryland alone accounts for 47%.
Which agencies award International Business Machines contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to International Business Machines Corporation. International Business Machines DoD contracts account for 37% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,054,265,604 | 36.6% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $518,248,989 | 18.0% |
| 3 | General Services Administration | $345,111,257 | 12.0% |
| 4 | Department of the Treasury | $300,942,280 | 10.5% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $223,454,283 | 7.8% |
| 6 | Social Security Administration | $180,596,478 | 6.3% |
| 7 | Department of Justice | $76,564,469 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Department of Health and Human Services | $38,047,028 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Department of Commerce | $29,616,194 | 1.0% |
| 10 | Agency for International Development | $26,449,779 | 0.9% |
International Business Machines contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on International Business Machines's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $637,941,012 | 22.2% |
| 2 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $624,153,447 | 21.7% |
| 3 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related ServicesNAICS 518210 | $611,212,512 | 21.2% |
| 4 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $458,325,206 | 15.9% |
| 5 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $317,627,707 | 11.0% |
| 6 | Electronic Computer ManufacturingNAICS 334111 | $147,726,514 | 5.1% |
| 7 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $51,549,069 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Software PublishersNAICS 513210 | $25,402,050 | 0.9% |
| 9 | All Other TelecommunicationsNAICS 517919 | $4,715,910 | 0.2% |
| 10 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $492,526 | <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 | $1,349,149,819 | 46.8% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $1,185,442,972 | 41.2% |
| 3 | Virginia | $133,147,024 | 4.6% |
| 4 | California | $35,220,825 | 1.2% |
| 5 | Vermont | $27,584,514 | 1.0% |
| 6 | Alabama | $21,672,550 | 0.8% |
| 7 | New York | $17,906,562 | 0.6% |
| 8 | Tennessee | $14,278,271 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $12,066,072 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Illinois | $9,723,602 | 0.3% |
Companies similar to International Business Machines
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serco Inc | $3,916,221,255 |
| 2 | Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. | $3,826,671,430 |
| 3 | Hii Mission Technologies Corp | $3,505,480,208 |
| 4 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $2,374,088,547 |
| 5 | KBR Wyle Services, LLC | $1,922,460,412 |
Recent International Business Machines contract awards
The latest International Business Machines 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 the TreasuryAI GOVERNANCE PLATFORM - AI USE CASE MANAGEMENT TOOL | $308,796 | 2099AC26F00073 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Department of the TreasurySTATISTICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM (SAS) SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT | $4,356,359 | 205AE926F00143 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | General Services AdministrationIBM TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT | $16,736 | 47QACA26F0476 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Smithsonian InstitutionANNUAL SOFTWARE SERVICES | $33,842 | 33314526P00540797 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Department of the TreasuryRED HAT SATELLITE CONSULTANT I | $214,637 | 205AE926F00098 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 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 | Department of DefenseNAVAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSUP) BUSINESS SYSTEMS CENTER (BSC) ONE TOUCH SUPPORT (OTS) SYSTEM | $923,386 | N0018926FW219 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Department of DefenseLIIS CMDS MAC MINIMUM GUARANTEE ORDER | $1,000 | N6852026F1102 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 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 | Department of DefenseVISIBILITY AND MANAGEMENT OF OPERATING AND SUSTAINMENT COSTS (VAMOSC) | $2,557,753 | N0018926F3104 |
| May 15, 2026 | 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 |
| May 15, 2026 | Department of the TreasuryMAINFRAME PERIPHERAL AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE, HARDWARE & SUPPORT SERVICES FY'26. BASE WITH FOUR (4) 12-MONTH OPTION YEAR PERIODS. | $2,413,842 | 205AE926F00053 |
| May 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseESL NEW INSTALLATION OCONUS | $4,701,965 | HC108426F0245 |
| May 1, 2026 | Department of DefenseCIRCULAR ECONOMY/R3 LOOKUP TOOL EMERGENT IV BAA PROJECT | $159,875 | SP470126C0073 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Department of DefenseNAVY ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES (NETSS) CONTINUATE CONTRACT. PLEASE REFER TO SECTION J FOR THE NETSS PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT AND CONFORMED MODIFICATION P00193 OF | $42,890,401 | N0003926FF003 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseUKRAINE DRMS | $24,435,634 | FA714626C0015 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIBM HPSS PRODUCT SUPPORT RENEWAL | $205,740 | 80NSSC26FA332 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Department of the TreasuryTASK ORDER 3 SUPPORTS THE SYSTEM TO ADMINISTER RETIREMENT (STAR) PRODUCT, COVERING GENERAL PRODUCTION SUPPORT, ENHANCEMENTS, AND UPGRADES. | $5,242,044 | 2032H326F00034 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Federal Communications CommissionBRIDGE TASK ORDER FROM 273FCC22F0168 | $2,501,721 | 273FCC26F0041 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Department of DefenseLOGISTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE SOLUTION (LITES) | $6,058,355 | W9124P26FA212 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Social Security AdministrationPROCURE MAINTENANCE ON IBM MAINFRAME HARDWARE | $1,743,991 | 28321326FDS030036 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Department of JusticeIBM MFA SOFTWARE FY26 CO/COR: RAYCELA SIMMS / K'VON THOMSPON AMOUNT: $13,487.52 VENDOR: IBM | $13,488 | 15JPPS26F00000043 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseESL NEW INSTALLATION OCONUS | $4,701,965 | HC108426F0085 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | General Services AdministrationOASIS LICENSING, HOSTING & INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | $353,707 | 47QACB26F0011 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Smithsonian InstitutionSOFTWARE LICENSING | $493,365 | 33314526P00531343 |
Subcontracting opportunities with International Business Machines
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does International Business Machines make from government contracts?
- International Business Machines Corporation received $2.9B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 391 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $638M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with International Business Machines?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.1B to International Business Machines from FY2024 to FY2026, 37% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does International Business Machines do for the government?
- By contract dollars, International Business Machines's largest federal contract industries are engineering services (NAICS 541330), computer systems design services (NAICS 541512) and computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services (NAICS 518210).
- 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 ($1.3B), District of Columbia ($1.2B) and Virginia ($133M).
- Are International Business Machines's government contracts growing?
- International Business Machines's federal contract obligations fell 48% from FY2024 ($1.2B) to FY2026 ($638M). 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.