Government Contracts in Arkansas
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Arkansas
Government contracts in Arkansas totaled $4.3B across 83,806 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 8.6% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $3B (70% of the total) by place of performance in Arkansas.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,154,280,558 across 15,612 awards with activity that year, a change of -8.6% from $1,263,088,546 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $4,335,019,199 across 83,806 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.2B
- Awards in FY2026
- 15,612
- Change vs FY2025
- -8.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $4.3B
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 contract spending in Arkansas by year
Federal contracts in Arkansas per fiscal year (October to September), counted where the work is performed. These are federal contracts only; state and local government contracts are not included.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,154,280,558 | 15,612 | -8.6% |
| FY2025 | $1,263,088,546 | 37,555 | -34.1% |
| FY2024 | $1,917,650,095 | 33,826 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Arkansas
Federal contract spending in Arkansas fell 40% from FY2024 ($1.9B) to FY2026 ($1.2B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
The Department of Defense is the biggest federal buyer in Arkansas, with 70% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (11%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Arkansas are ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing, commercial and institutional building construction and guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 33% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Arkansas
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Arkansas. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. | $726,804,104 | 16.8% |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $528,188,480 | 12.2% |
| 3 | Cgi Federal Inc. | $170,465,857 | 3.9% |
| 4 | General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. | $163,525,424 | 3.8% |
| 5 | Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated | $109,151,911 | 2.5% |
| 6 | BL Harbert International LLC | $102,472,496 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Shaver Foods LLC | $71,692,296 | 1.7% |
| 8 | Alberici Constructors Inc | $68,503,627 | 1.6% |
| 9 | American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company, LLC | $65,674,725 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Armtec Countermeasures Co | $63,002,882 | 1.5% |
Agencies spending in Arkansas
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Arkansas.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $3,048,302,821 | 70.3% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $487,323,436 | 11.2% |
| 3 | Department of State | $169,864,822 | 3.9% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $114,008,468 | 2.6% |
| 5 | Department of Energy | $107,294,632 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $105,735,208 | 2.4% |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $89,245,178 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $89,219,377 | 2.1% |
| 9 | Department of Health and Human Services | $66,226,264 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $25,913,150 | 0.6% |
Top industries for Arkansas government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Arkansas, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $885,786,163 | 20.4% |
| 2 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $617,739,677 | 14.2% |
| 3 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingNAICS 336414 | $528,188,480 | 12.2% |
| 4 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $401,628,344 | 9.3% |
| 5 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $151,144,814 | 3.5% |
| 6 | All Other Support ServicesNAICS 561990 | $135,621,819 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $101,387,614 | 2.3% |
| 8 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $77,033,939 | 1.8% |
| 9 | All Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingNAICS 311999 | $60,649,053 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingNAICS 311991 | $60,346,037 | 1.4% |
Recent federal contracts in Arkansas
The latest federal contracts performed in Arkansas, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Stiles Machinery Inc | Department of JusticePART FOR EQUIPMENT | $18,458 | 15UF0R26P00000818 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sigma Supply of North America LLC | Department of JusticeSIGMA OPEN MARKET | $31,578 | 15UBEC26P00000455 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Deere & Company | Department of AgricultureDH5212 - 12 FT. RIGID SINGLE OFFSET AG DISK WITH 27 BLADES | $45,868 | 1282A726C0029 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mullenix Trucking, Inc. | Department of Agriculture1158639 ROAD 147-2.7 AND 4.7 RPT FY26-016803 | $293,874 | 12445126F0053 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | JD Martin Construction Services Inc | Department of AgricultureAR OZARK FACILITY REPAIRS 26-002609, 26-002612, 26-012289 | $76,265 | 12445126C0041 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kcapex LLC | Department of AgricultureREPAIR HAIL DAMAGE | $531,753 | 1240LN26P0003 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Harbor Environmental, Inc | Department of AgricultureWASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS | $50,000 | 1232SA26P0930 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Qayaq Government Solutions LLC | Department of EnergyDESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A NEW MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING ON THE OFFICE OF SECURE TRANSPORTATION'S (OST) TRAINING COMMAND (TRACOM) SITE IN FORT CHAFFEE, AR | $33,000,000 | 89233126CNA000459 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Mullenix Trucking, Inc. | Department of Agriculture1171945 RECONSTRUCT MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF NFSRS 114 AND 132. RECONSTRUCT NFSR 114 STREAM CROSSING AT MP 7.1 TO MEET AOP REQUIREMENTS. THIS PROJECT WILL REPAIR MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF NATIONAL FOREST DEVEL | $456,989 | 12445126F0055 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Mullenix Trucking, Inc. | Department of AgricultureFY26-008300 080901 SO CON AR2022-1-FS ROAD 51 729402 | $62,578 | 12445126F0050 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Mabbett & Associates, Inc. | Department of AgricultureTHE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO USE THIS FOREST SERVICE-DEVELOPED CDVMP PROCESS AT PRE-SELECTED OZARK-ST. FRANCIS CDV SITES, IMPLEMENT THE PROCESS FROM SITE TO SITE COMPLETING THE SITE AS | $132,300 | 12443926F0198 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Elbow Grease Enterprises, LLC | Department of AgricultureRESERVOIR EMBANKMENT REHABILITATION, STUTTGART, AR | $2,348,384 | 1232SA26C0026 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Argus Cultural Property Consultants LLC | Department of StateCULTURAL PROPERTY AI PROTOTYPE | $192,213 | 19AQMM26P0643 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | South Dade Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc | General Services AdministrationTHE EMERGENCY MOLD REMEDIATION FIRST FLOOR COURTROOM WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE OLD POST OFFICE AND COURTHOUSE IN 300 W 2ND ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201-2410. | $17,203 | 47PD5326F0387 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Grano Reforestation Inc | Department of Agriculture(5.3.2.1) CUT SURFACE- SITE PREP- BIG PINEY RD- OZARK/ST. FRANCIS NF, AR | $21,808 | 12443926F0207 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Express Forestry Service, LLC | Department of AgricultureBOS-CON-GLADE & WOODLAND RESTORATION (5.5.1) LOW STEM DENSITY | $2,484 | 12443926F0180 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Sigma Supply of North America LLC | Department of JusticePACKAGING FOR FPI FORREST CITY | $22,443 | 15UF0R26P00000825 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Western Waterproofing Company of America | Department of Agriculture081000 SO-CON-KOEN CHIMNEY REPAIRS 730170 FY 26-007931 | $16,877 | 12445126C0043 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Ab Martin Services Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsPLANMECA PROMAX 3D PLUS DENTAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM | $90,831 | 36C24226P1026 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | University of Arkansas | Department of TransportationNEW CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF INFRASTRUCTURE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TITLED "CALCIUM SULFOALUMINATE BELITE CEMENTS FOR HIGHWAY STRUCTURES". | $248,531 | 693JJ326C000008 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Wonder State Solutions LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsFORKLIFT | $40,566 | 36C77026P0133 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Michael Adam Hughes | Department of AgricultureMOWING CONTRACT SNARC LOCATED AT 2955 HIGHWAY 130 EAST, ALMYRA, AR 72003 | $13,800 | 12SAD226P0046 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Mullenix Trucking, Inc. | Department of Agriculture1158405 ROAD 149 080901 SO CON AR2022-1-FS ROAD 149 AOP 698087 RPT FY26-016802 THIS PROJECT WILL REPAIR MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF NATIONAL FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROAD 149 ON THE ODEN RANGER DISTRICT. THE ROADW | $136,137 | 12445126F0051 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Mullenix Trucking, Inc. | Department of AgricultureFY26-008289 1171945 114 STREAM CROSSING, MP 7.1 RECONSTRUCT MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF NFSRS 114 AND 132. RECONSTRUCT NFSR 114 STREAM CROSSING AT MP 7.1 TO MEET AOP REQUIREMENTS. THIS PROJECT WILL REPAIR MU | $181,300 | 12445126F0049 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Sunrise Pines Forestry LLC | Department of AgricultureTIMBER SALE PREP SERVICES (SCARLET BEGONIA) | $10,659 | 12443926F0201 |
Open government contracts in Arkansas
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 541620 · AR · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 541620 · AR · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 238290 · AR · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 18, 2026
How to win government contracts in Arkansas
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Arkansas every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Arkansas, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Arkansas buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Arkansas
- Government ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing contracts
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- General Dynamics-Ots government contracts
- Lockheed Martin government contracts
- Cgi Federal government contracts
- General Dynamics-Ots government contracts
- Barnard Construction government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Arkansas?
- Federal agencies obligated $4.3B on contracts performed in Arkansas from FY2024 to FY2026, across 83,806 contract awards, including $1.2B in FY2026. This counts federal contracts only, by place of performance; state and local government contracts are not included.
- Who are the largest federal contractors in Arkansas?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Arkansas from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. ($727M), Lockheed Martin Corporation ($528M) and Cgi Federal Inc. ($170M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Arkansas?
- The Department of Defense obligated $3B on contracts performed in Arkansas, 70% of the total. Next were the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Arkansas?
- By contract dollars: ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing (NAICS 332993, $886M), commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220, $618M) and guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336414, $528M).
- Is federal contract spending in Arkansas growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Arkansas fell 40% from FY2024 ($1.9B) to FY2026 ($1.2B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How do I find government contracts in Arkansas?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Arkansas. For state government contracts, use the Arkansas state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.