United Parcel Service Government Contracts
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United Parcel Service government contracts totaled $688M across 2,334 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 26.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $399M (58% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $145,095,549 across 988 awards with activity that year, a change of -26.7% from $198,028,801 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $688,078,256 across 2,334 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $145M
- Awards in FY2026
- 988
- Change vs FY2025
- -26.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $688M
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.
United Parcel Service federal contracts by year
United Parcel Service federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $145,095,549 | 988 | -26.7% |
| FY2025 | $198,028,801 | 1,244 | -42.6% |
| FY2024 | $344,953,906 | 1,450 | n/a |
About United Parcel Service's federal contracts
United Parcel Service's federal contract obligations fell 58% from FY2024 ($345M) to FY2026 ($145M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
United Parcel Service works for at least 10 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 58% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (30%).
Its main line of government work is couriers and express delivery services (NAICS 492110), 98% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most United Parcel Service contract work are Kentucky, Illinois and Kansas; Kentucky alone accounts for 66%.
Which agencies award United Parcel Service contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to United Parcel Service Co.. United Parcel Service DoD contracts account for 58% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $398,714,241 | 57.9% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $204,823,006 | 29.8% |
| 3 | Department of the Treasury | $43,677,502 | 6.3% |
| 4 | Social Security Administration | $14,295,182 | 2.1% |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $7,965,364 | 1.2% |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $4,599,338 | 0.7% |
| 7 | Department of Homeland Security | $3,546,095 | 0.5% |
| 8 | Department of Commerce | $3,147,070 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Environmental Protection Agency | $2,875,408 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Department of Energy | $1,790,762 | 0.3% |
United Parcel Service contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on United Parcel Service's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesNAICS 492110 | $674,017,325 | 98.0% |
| 2 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481212 | $11,606,806 | 1.7% |
| 3 | Scheduled Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481112 | $2,208,141 | 0.3% |
| 4 | Private Mail CentersNAICS 561431 | $177,052 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Broadwoven Fabric MillsNAICS 313210 | $24,000 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Freight Transportation ArrangementNAICS 488510 | $20,380 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)NAICS 517112 | $14,719 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Postal ServiceNAICS 491110 | $9,832 | <0.1% |
Where United Parcel Service contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $453,509,303 | 65.9% |
| 2 | Illinois | $46,323,675 | 6.7% |
| 3 | Kansas | $19,304,974 | 2.8% |
| 4 | Florida | $13,624,451 | 2.0% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $12,503,440 | 1.8% |
| 6 | Puerto Rico | $11,061,940 | 1.6% |
| 7 | California | $9,133,766 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Tennessee | $8,584,414 | 1.2% |
| 9 | New York | $7,963,457 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Ohio | $7,417,073 | 1.1% |
Companies similar to United Parcel Service
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Couriers and Express Delivery Services (NAICS 492110), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Express Corporation | $1,646,376,624 |
Recent United Parcel Service contract awards
The latest United Parcel Service contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityUPS SHIPPING FOR SOUTH DAKOTA DISASTERS DR-4938-SD | $500 | 70FBR826F00000044 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencyTO ESTABLISH A NEW REGIONAL SHIPPING TASK ORDER CONTRACT OFF OF UPS HTC711-23-D-C025 | $15,000 | 68HE0926F0117 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of AgricultureNEK FY26 DOMESTIC SHIPPING SHIPPER ID X55316 IPP APPROVER: FAITH FRAHM EMAIL: FAITH.FRAHM@USDA.GOV TELE: 218 663-8087 COR: RYAN KINGSLEY EMAIL: RYAN.KINGSLEY@USDA.GOV TELE: 218 322-2763 | $50,000 | 1202SC26K2746 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Department of AgricultureNEXT GENERATION DELIVERY SERVICE (NGDS) UPS PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICES | $70,000 | 12319826P5009 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsFY-27 UPS MAIL DELIVERY | $0 | 36C10D26F0054 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Department of JusticePACKAGE DELIVERY | $310,000 | 15USAN26F00000481 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencySIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION - OTAQ DIVISION-WIDE UPS DELIVERY SERVICES INCLUDE SMALL PACKAGES, LETTERS, DOMESTIC GROUND AND AIR, HAZMAT, AND MAY INCLUDE ACCESSORIALS AT PRE-NEGOTIATED FIRM-FIXED PRICE RATE | $10,000 | 68HE0M26F0053 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityCOMMERCIAL SHIPPING AND DELIVERY SERVICES | $0 | 70RFP326FREH00027 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS TASK ORDER IS ISSUED AGAINST THE NEXT GENERATION DELIVERY SERVICES (NGDS) INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT HTC711-23-DC025 WITH UNITED PARCEL SERVICES (UPS) FOR PACKAGED DE | $5,750 | 70FBR226F00000037 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Department of EnergyUNITED STATES DOMESTIC EXPRESS AND GROUND SMALL PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICES FOR WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION | $60,000 | 89503226FWA400877 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencyNEXT GENERATION DELIVERY SERVICE (NGDS) CONTRACT # HTC711-23-D-C025 FOR UPS SHIPPING SUPPORT FOR OFFICE OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (OFA), OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS (OFOM) | $48,000 | 68HERL26F0237 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeFCC TUCSON FY26 UPS INMATE PROPERTY TRANSPORTATION "EO 14398" | $0 | 15B61526F00000104 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeFY27 F6 UPS DELIVERY SVCS OCT 26 CONTRACT NUMBER: HTC71123DC025 USE ACCOUNT# 30W151 FOR FCI OXFORD TO RECEIVE DDS3 PROGRAM RATES. | $500 | 15B41026F00000070 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Department of JusticeFY27 F6 UPS SHIPPING SERVICES- INMATE PROPERTY CONTRACT NUMBER: HTC71123DC025 | $700 | 15B20826F00000114 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Department of EnergyUPS GROUND AND DELIVERY SERVICES FOR NDMO, SDMO, MMO, BO, AND WTO | $18,800 | 89503426FWA401888 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Department of Veterans AffairsUPS PARCEL SERVICE FOR THE ASHEVILLE VAMC | $150,000 | 36C24626F0218 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Corporation for National and Community ServiceDOMESTIC DELIVERY SERVICES | $80,000 | 95332A26F00033 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Department of JusticeSHIPMENT SERVICES FOR STAFF | $119 | 15B61426F00000065 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Department of EnergyU.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) IS PROCURING MAIL AND/OR PACKAGE PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (EM) BUSINESS CENTERS LOCATED AT; ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONSOLIDATED B | $25,000 | 89303326FEM400490 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Environmental Protection AgencySIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION - NAREL SHIPPING SERVICES FROM THE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) FOR ACCOUNT #A4200A | $12,000 | 68HE0M26F0054 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | International Trade CommissionTHIS TASK ORDER IS ESTABLISH AND FUND UPS FOR DOMESTIC DELIVERY SERVICES. | $15,000 | 34300026F0011 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Department of JusticeUNITED POSTAL SERVICE -- FY27 | $3,200 | 15B61226F00000073 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Securities and Exchange CommissionINTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC SMALL PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICES | $420,000 | 50310226F0138 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Department of JusticeUNITED PARCEL SERVICES (UPS) FY27 F6 CONTRACT (HTC71123DC025) | $0 | 15B62026F00000061 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Department of JusticeFY26 UPS F6 SORENSON | $9,725 | 15B40726F00000230 |
Subcontracting opportunities with United Parcel Service
Large prime contractors such as United Parcel Service buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, United Parcel Service 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 United Parcel Service make from government contracts?
- United Parcel Service Co. received $688M in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 2,334 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $145M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with United Parcel Service?
- The Department of Defense obligated $399M to United Parcel Service from FY2024 to FY2026, 58% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does United Parcel Service do for the government?
- By contract dollars, United Parcel Service's largest federal contract industries are couriers and express delivery services (NAICS 492110), nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation (NAICS 481212) and scheduled freight air transportation (NAICS 481112).
- Where does United Parcel Service perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most United Parcel Service contract dollars went to work in Kentucky ($454M), Illinois ($46.3M) and Kansas ($19.3M).
- Are United Parcel Service's government contracts growing?
- United Parcel Service's federal contract obligations fell 58% from FY2024 ($345M) to FY2026 ($145M). 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 United Parcel Service?
- Look at the agencies and industries United Parcel Service 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.