Government Contracts in California
Federal contracts with the place of performance in California
Government contracts in California totaled $181B across 780,400 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 7.3% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $109B (60% of the total). These figures reflect work performed in California.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $57,541,562,279 across 241,730 awards with activity that year, a change of -7.3% from $62,041,843,912 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $181,303,728,699 across 780,400 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $57.5B
- Awards in FY2026
- 241,730
- Change vs FY2025
- -7.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $181B
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 California by year
Federal contracts in California 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 | $57,541,562,279 | 241,730 | -7.3% |
| FY2025 | $62,041,843,912 | 306,996 | +0.5% |
| FY2024 | $61,720,322,508 | 296,768 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in California
Federal contract spending in California fell 7% from FY2024 ($61.7B) to FY2026 ($57.5B), peaking in FY2025. 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 California, with 60% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Energy (10%).
The leading industries for government contracts in California are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences and aircraft manufacturing.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 13% of the total.
Top federal contractors in California
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in California. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | $10,510,785,096 | 5.8% |
| 2 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $6,669,899,323 | 3.7% |
| 3 | California Institute of Technology | $6,593,623,770 | 3.6% |
| 4 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $6,231,725,380 | 3.4% |
| 5 | QTC Medical Services Inc | $5,015,999,244 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Health Net Federal Services, LLC | $4,964,441,953 | 2.7% |
| 7 | National Steel and Shipbuilding Company | $4,748,369,824 | 2.6% |
| 8 | The Boeing Company | $4,482,589,221 | 2.5% |
| 9 | The Regents of the University of California | $4,002,869,808 | 2.2% |
| 10 | The Aerospace Corporation | $3,721,385,033 | 2.1% |
Agencies spending in California
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in California.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $109,201,055,789 | 60.2% |
| 2 | Department of Energy | $18,029,480,114 | 9.9% |
| 3 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $12,358,849,896 | 6.8% |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $10,453,947,570 | 5.8% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $10,101,902,184 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $4,654,820,674 | 2.6% |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $4,536,510,413 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Department of Health and Human Services | $2,684,045,350 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $1,970,532,445 | 1.1% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $1,821,590,022 | 1.0% |
Top industries for California government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in California, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $25,035,644,062 | 13.8% |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesNAICS 541710 | $16,620,764,371 | 9.2% |
| 3 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $13,768,516,194 | 7.6% |
| 4 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $11,861,782,399 | 6.5% |
| 5 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $11,627,998,669 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $8,031,427,399 | 4.4% |
| 7 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationNAICS 481212 | $5,760,359,225 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $5,435,832,778 | 3.0% |
| 9 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)NAICS 621111 | $5,062,985,888 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $5,017,359,106 | 2.8% |
Recent federal contracts in California
The latest federal contracts performed in California, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | RTS Solutionz Inc. | Department of StateCONS - HEADSETS FOR CONSULATE WINDOWS | $16,345 | 19JM3726P1181 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ean Holdings, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHORT TERM RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES | $15,248 | 47QMCE26FB661 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ean Holdings, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHORT TERM RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES | $442,550 | 47QMCE26FB660 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Bi-Rite Global LLC | Department of StateELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND PARTS | $12,377 | 19AQMS26P0390 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Gamma Scientific Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE PROCUREMENT IS FOR A SPECTRORADIOMETER TO PRECISELY MEASURE AND EVALUATE THE SPECTRUM AND COLOR PERFORMANCE OF IMAGE QUALITY OF AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAYS. | $59,300 | 75F40126P00409 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hill-Rom, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsHILL-ROM ENVELLA AIR FLUIDIZED THERAPY (AFT) BED RENTALS | $82,449 | 36C26126F0422 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Riverside Sanitarium LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT AUG | $136,592 | 36C26226K0273 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Riverside Sanitarium LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT AUG | $136,592 | 36C26226K0272 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | Department of StateGITM DESKTOPS ---------- | $853 | 19AQMM26F1317 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | Department of StatePURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF CIS SECURE (APPROVED RESELLERS ONLY) TSG/TEMPEST-APPROVED END-OF-LIFE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MISSION-CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS. | $1,273,317 | 19AQMM26F0775 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Apex Pro Services LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTO PROCURE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REGION IX, PACIFIC AREA OFFICE, 546 BONNEY LOOP, BUILDING 520, FORT SHAFTER | $24,489 | 70FBR926P00000031 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | KF Community Care, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: AUGUST 2026 | $11,200 | 36C26226K0159 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | KF Community Care, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: AUGUST 2026 | $200,000 | 36C26226K0158 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MCP Computer Products Inc | National Transportation Safety BoardLAPTOPS AND PERIPHERALS | $64,467 | 9531BM26F0063 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Edwards Lifesciences LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: HEART VALVES | $232,000 | 36C25526K0278 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Xpress Gov Supply LLC | Department of StatePROGRAM GRATUITIES - WINES | $16,790 | 19TZ2026P0782 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Xpress Gov Supply LLC | Department of StateJUBA - MGT/GSO_4TH QUARTER ORDER (OFFICE & OTHER SUPPLIES) | $36,492 | 19SS3026P0192 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | Department of StateNT NO SIDEVIEW SPLUNK LICENSING | $23,618 | 19FS1A26F0027 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Digital Display Systems Inc | Department of StateDIGITAL CLOCK | $1,860 | 19AQMS26P0383 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | Department of StatePAMS | $16,292 | 19AQMS26F0177 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | Department of StateCALL ORDER 11 | $3,957 | 19AQMM26F7286 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | Department of StateGITM DESKTOPS | $250 | 19AQMM26F1758 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | New Tech Solutions, Inc. | Department of StateADVANCED GRAPHICS WORKSTATION HP | $35,496 | 19AQMM26F1739 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Software Information Resource Corp. | Department of StateCOMPUTER: MAINFRAME (HARDWARE AND | $91,547 | 19AQMM26F1734 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 911 Circuits LLC | Department of JusticeCH26V1, CH15V2 | $470,675 | 15UV1C26F00000619 |
Open government contracts in California
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
- VAPAHCS Communication Maintenance ServicesClosing soon
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 811210 · CA · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 4, 2026
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 336411 · CA · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 14, 2026
- VACCHCS Pharmacy CertificationClosing soon
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 541380 · CA · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 2, 2026
- Dispersive MirrorClosing soon
Energy, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 3333 · CA
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Sources Sought · NAICS 812210 · CA · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
How to win government contracts in California
Federal agencies buy goods and services in California every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in California, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in California buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in California
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences contracts
- Government aircraft manufacturing contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Lawrence Livermore National Security government contracts
- Space Exploration Technologies government contracts
- California Institute of Technology government contracts
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems government contracts
- QTC Medical Services government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to California?
- Federal agencies obligated $181B on contracts performed in California from FY2024 to FY2026, across 780,400 contract awards, including $57.5B 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 California?
- By contract dollars for work performed in California from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC ($10.5B), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. ($6.7B) and California Institute of Technology ($6.6B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in California?
- The Department of Defense obligated $109B on contracts performed in California, 60% of the total. Next were the Department of Energy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in California?
- By contract dollars: research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715, $25B), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS 541710, $16.6B) and aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411, $13.8B).
- Is federal contract spending in California growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in California fell 7% from FY2024 ($61.7B) to FY2026 ($57.5B), peaking in FY2025. 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 California?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in California. For state government contracts, use the California state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.