Government Contracts in Connecticut
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Connecticut
Government contracts in Connecticut totaled $81.3B across 115,501 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Spending was down 25.6% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $79.6B (98% of the total); these figures are based on where contract work was performed.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $26,137,792,801 across 31,167 awards with activity that year, a change of -25.6% from $35,140,351,407 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $81,280,347,786 across 115,501 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $26.1B
- Awards in FY2026
- 31,167
- Change vs FY2025
- -25.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $81.3B
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 Connecticut by year
Federal contracts in Connecticut 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 | $26,137,792,801 | 31,167 | -25.6% |
| FY2025 | $35,140,351,407 | 44,475 | +75.7% |
| FY2024 | $20,002,203,579 | 49,058 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Connecticut
Federal contract spending in Connecticut rose 31% from FY2024 ($20B) to FY2026 ($26.1B), 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 Connecticut, with 98% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Homeland Security (1%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Connecticut are ship building and repairing, engineering services and aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 94% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Connecticut
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Connecticut. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Boat Corporation | $42,858,237,925 | 52.7% |
| 2 | RTX Corporation | $21,159,014,528 | 26.0% |
| 3 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $12,546,047,727 | 15.4% |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $446,700,538 | 0.5% |
| 5 | Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation | $402,466,562 | 0.5% |
| 6 | Sonalysts Inc | $153,489,483 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Emprise Corporation | $139,276,740 | 0.2% |
| 8 | Danbury Mission Technologies, LLC | $129,105,102 | 0.2% |
| 9 | Applied Physical Sciences Corp | $128,543,395 | 0.2% |
| 10 | Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, the | $117,337,469 | 0.1% |
Agencies spending in Connecticut
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Connecticut.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $79,582,785,751 | 97.9% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $560,271,977 | 0.7% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $462,092,854 | 0.6% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $111,805,569 | 0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $103,193,728 | 0.1% |
| 6 | General Services Administration | $92,636,774 | 0.1% |
| 7 | Department of State | $69,604,745 | <0.1% |
| 8 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $49,717,137 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Labor | $45,020,757 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of the Treasury | $30,861,879 | <0.1% |
Top industries for Connecticut government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Connecticut, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $24,413,643,248 | 30.0% |
| 2 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $18,711,210,890 | 23.0% |
| 3 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts ManufacturingNAICS 336412 | $13,820,719,909 | 17.0% |
| 4 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $12,059,104,276 | 14.8% |
| 5 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $6,445,830,285 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Other Support Activities for Air TransportationNAICS 488190 | $1,647,798,701 | 2.0% |
| 7 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $700,547,648 | 0.9% |
| 8 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $397,453,339 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer ManufacturingNAICS 332722 | $286,859,915 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $200,852,850 | 0.2% |
Recent federal contracts in Connecticut
The latest federal contracts performed in Connecticut, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mes Service Company, LLC | National Transportation Safety BoardBPA CALL #1 - HAZMAT ALARMS | $48,030 | 9531BM26F0081 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationSLEEVE,BOX | $651 | 47QSSC26FEZ0K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationBOX,SHIPPING | $1,793 | 47QSSC26FEYAU |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationSLEEVE,BOX | $452 | 47QSSC26FEY2G |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationPALLET BASE,SHIPPIN | $132 | 47QSSC26FEXUW |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationBOX,SHIPPING | $143 | 47QSSC26FEXMG |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationBOX,SHIPPING | $208 | 47QSSC26FEXEA |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Air-Lock, Incorporated | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTASK ORDER 10 - SUIT ANCILLARY HARDWARE PROCUREMENT FOR OCSS SUIT USE ON HLS PART V | $401,187 | 80NSSC26F0115 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Excell Construction Corp | Department of Homeland SecurityEQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR AND SUPERVISION, NECESSARY TO REPAIR THE CHASE A-B CONNECTOR BRIDGE AT THE US COAST GUARD ACADEMY. ONE BASE BID AND THREE OPTION ITEMS. | $673,234 | 70Z0G126CCGA00005 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Gilman Corporation the | Department of Homeland SecurityPURCHASE OF FOAM BUOYS FOR USCG PORTSMOUTH, PORTSMOUTH, VA | $103,300 | 70Z08426FDL950201 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mes Service Company, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTURNOUT GEAR | $98,468 | 70Z04526PKODI0087 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Westwind Computer Products, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityWESTWIND - PANASONIC OUTDOOR NETWORK CAMERA | $35,697 | 70Z03926PCGA00097 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Regan Technologies Corp | Institute of Museum and Library ServicesFIVE PRINTERS, INSTALLATION, WARRANTY, AND SUPPLIES OF EXISTING PRINTERS FOR LOCAL PRINTING BY IMLS STAFF | $43,617 | 53987126F0012 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationSLEEVE,BOX | $271 | 47QSSC26FEW2U |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationBOX,SHIPPING | $460 | 47QSSC26FEVXD |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationSLEEVE,BOX | $1,129 | 47QSSC26FEVCR |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationTOP,NESTING,SHIPPIN | $884 | 47QSSC26FEV20 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationSLEEVE,BOX | $2,710 | 47QSSC26FEUVA |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationBOX,SHIPPING | $91 | 47QSSC26FEUV6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationSLEEVE,BOX | $678 | 47QSSC26FEUT1 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationPALLET BASE,SHIPPIN | $993 | 47QSSC26FEUS2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationSLEEVE,BOX | $728 | 47QSSC26FEUQW |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationBOX,SHIPPING | $538 | 47QSSC26FEUQS |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationTOP,NESTING,SHIPPIN | $737 | 47QSSC26FEUQ1 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Connecticut Container Corp. | General Services AdministrationSLEEVE,BOX | $289 | 47QSSC26FEUHU |
Open government contracts in Connecticut
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Homeland Security, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 238210 · CT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
Homeland Security, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 238330 · CT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
Homeland Security, Department of · Presolicitation · NAICS 237990 · CT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 8, 2026
Homeland Security, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 561730 · CT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 18, 2026
Homeland Security, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 811310 · CT · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
How to win government contracts in Connecticut
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Connecticut every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Connecticut, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Connecticut buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Connecticut
- Government ship building and repairing contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing contracts
- Government aircraft manufacturing contracts
- Government other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Electric Boat government contracts
- RTX government contracts
- Sikorsky Aircraft government contracts
- Lockheed Martin government contracts
- Hamilton Sundstrand government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Connecticut?
- Federal agencies obligated $81.3B on contracts performed in Connecticut from FY2024 to FY2026, across 115,501 contract awards, including $26.1B 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 Connecticut?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Connecticut from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Electric Boat Corporation ($42.9B), RTX Corporation ($21.2B) and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation ($12.5B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Connecticut?
- The Department of Defense obligated $79.6B on contracts performed in Connecticut, 98% of the total. Next were the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Connecticut?
- By contract dollars: ship building and repairing (NAICS 336611, $24.4B), engineering services (NAICS 541330, $18.7B) and aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing (NAICS 336412, $13.8B).
- Is federal contract spending in Connecticut growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Connecticut rose 31% from FY2024 ($20B) to FY2026 ($26.1B), 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 Connecticut?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Connecticut. For state government contracts, use the Connecticut state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.