Government Contracts in District of Columbia
Federal contracts with the place of performance in District of Columbia
Government contracts in District of Columbia totaled $101B across 116,143 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. For work performed in the District, obligations were up 5.6% in FY2026 versus FY2025; the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 22% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $33,188,842,346 across 45,593 awards with activity that year, a change of +5.6% from $31,415,026,884 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $100,558,540,195 across 116,143 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $33.2B
- Awards in FY2026
- 45,593
- Change vs FY2025
- +5.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $101B
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 District of Columbia by year
Federal contracts in District of Columbia 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 | $33,188,842,346 | 45,593 | +5.6% |
| FY2025 | $31,415,026,884 | 61,103 | -12.6% |
| FY2024 | $35,954,670,965 | 69,259 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in District of Columbia
Federal contract spending in District of Columbia fell 8% from FY2024 ($36B) to FY2026 ($33.2B). 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 District of Columbia, with 22% of contract dollars, followed by the General Services Administration (12%).
The leading industries for government contracts in District of Columbia are computer systems design services, engineering services and other computer related services.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 9% of the total.
Top federal contractors in District of Columbia
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in District of Columbia. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $3,401,130,881 | 3.4% |
| 2 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | $3,266,387,781 | 3.2% |
| 3 | Accenture Federal Services LLC | $2,367,515,577 | 2.4% |
| 4 | Science Applications International Corporation | $2,285,425,627 | 2.3% |
| 5 | Chemonics International, Inc. | $2,085,034,209 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Harris Corporation | $1,853,420,736 | 1.8% |
| 7 | Dell Marketing L.P. | $1,484,888,859 | 1.5% |
| 8 | International Business Machines Corporation | $1,185,442,972 | 1.2% |
| 9 | At&T Enterprises, LLC | $1,159,377,633 | 1.2% |
| 10 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $1,084,367,554 | 1.1% |
Agencies spending in District of Columbia
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in District of Columbia.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $21,842,900,831 | 21.7% |
| 2 | General Services Administration | $12,379,787,780 | 12.3% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $11,179,402,670 | 11.1% |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $9,616,062,170 | 9.6% |
| 5 | Department of State | $7,006,281,435 | 7.0% |
| 6 | Department of Energy | $4,614,434,274 | 4.6% |
| 7 | Department of Health and Human Services | $4,201,851,427 | 4.2% |
| 8 | Department of the Treasury | $3,943,696,594 | 3.9% |
| 9 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $3,882,537,749 | 3.9% |
| 10 | Agency for International Development | $3,475,879,622 | 3.5% |
Top industries for District of Columbia government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in District of Columbia, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $14,275,655,339 | 14.2% |
| 2 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $13,133,162,986 | 13.1% |
| 3 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $11,493,060,215 | 11.4% |
| 4 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $10,333,873,507 | 10.3% |
| 5 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $4,580,158,491 | 4.6% |
| 6 | Custom Computer Programming ServicesNAICS 541511 | $3,716,874,028 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Software PublishersNAICS 511210 | $3,225,858,140 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $2,835,700,757 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $2,179,898,971 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related ServicesNAICS 518210 | $2,004,903,260 | 2.0% |
Recent federal contracts in District of Columbia
The latest federal contracts performed in District of Columbia, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Meetings Northwest, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE UTC PROGRAM REPRESENTS ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH ENTERPRISES. WHILE INDIVIDUAL CENTERS SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTE UNIQUE RESEARCH PORTFOLIOS, STRUCTURAL SILOS HAVE | $250,000 | 693JK426P600046 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Aitheras LLC | District of Columbia CourtsDCSC-26-RFP-60 LEGAL CASE & DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR OGC. BASE YEAR POP 9/29/26 TO 9/28/27. BASE YEAR OF A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT. | $387,440 | 95C67826P0390 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Idt Telecom, Inc. | Department of TransportationNEW SOLE SOURCE AWARD-THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO REQUEST A SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO NET2PHONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,000 FOR VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICES AS PER ATTACHED QUOTE AND SOW. | $102,000 | 693JK426P700010 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sdvo Solutions, LLC | Department of TransportationNEW AWARD: THIS IS A FIRM FIXED PRICE NASA SEWP CONFIRMING ORDER FOR GOOGLE MAPS CORE SERVICES. THIS ORDER IS FULLY FUNDED FOR THE BASE YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,660.00 PURSUANT TO SDVO SOLUTIONS QUOT | $22,660 | 693JK326F00032N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATES FOR CONTRACTING SERVICES, TO SUPPORT AN IN-PERSON WESTERN HEMISPHERE RAIL SECTOR DIALOGUE TO BE HEL | $71,981 | 693JK426P600053 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATES FOR CONTRACTING SERVICES TO SUPPORT AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED CYBER HYGIENE AND INSTITUTION | $69,780 | 693JK426P600052 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO OBLIGATE INCREMENTAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,935.31 FOR THE NEW BASE PLUS 4 YEAR OPTION PERIODS TASK ORDER FOR TRAFFIC RECORDS TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES - GO | $160,935 | 693JJ926F00149N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO OBLIGATE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $612,090.00 FOR THE NEW BASE PLUS 4 YEAR OPTION PERIODS TASK ORDER FOR TRAFFIC RECORDS TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES - ASSESSMENTS. | $612,090 | 693JJ926F00148N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Toxcel LLC | Department of TransportationTITLE: IMPAIRED DRIVING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARSID: 931 PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES AND LOCAL PROGRAMS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION OF | $500,000 | 693JJ926F00142N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Guidehouse Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAS BEEN MANDATED TO ADDRESS THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CIRCULAR A-123 AND THE FEDERAL MANAGERS FINANCIAL INTEGRITY ACT. INCLUDED WORK FOCUSES ON THE DOCUMENT | $435,328 | 693JF726F00012N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Microsoft Corporation | Department of StateMICROSOFT UNIFIED SUPPORT | $298,454 | 19AQMM26F1558 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Michael Shannon Consulting LLC | Department of TransportationCFO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES | $2,296,751 | 693JF726F00066N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Absg Consulting Inc | Department of TransportationPROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $855,811 | 693JK326F00031N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Signature Science LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD FOUR (4). THIS REPLACES CONTRACT NUMBER 70RWMD22F00000035. | $3,283,470 | 70FA9026F00000011 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hach Company | General Services AdministrationWASHINGTON AQUEDUCT ZETASIZER ADVANCED SERIES LAB-BLUE | $120,134 | 47QSWC26F0135 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Chakrabarti Management Consultancy, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTO PROVIDE CLOUD SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SERVICES, CLOUD APPLICATION SUPPORT SERVICES, CLOUD TECHNICAL SERVICES, AND SUPPORTING SOFTWARE TO DHS. | $4,879,597 | 70FA9026F00000010 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Security & Energy Technologies Corporation | General Services AdministrationPHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE PACSS | $70,200 | 47QACA26F0535 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Square One Armoring Services Co. | Department of StatePR16224301 RS: AV EXPENDABLE PARTS AND SUPPLIES | $32,194 | 19ML2026P0655 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Management Concepts, Inc | Department of StateAI TRAINING CURRICULUM SERVICES | $28,705 | 19AQMM26P1365 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Unami LLC | Department of StateOEM IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES | $913,694 | 19AQMM26F1752 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Conliff Solutions LLC | Federal Election CommissionAV UPGRADE FY26 (REPROGRAMMING PENDING COMMISSIONER APPROVAL) | $389,354 | 9531BP26P0014 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | HCC Consulting LLC | Department of StateIT SECURITY SUPPORT | $349,847 | 19AQMM26P1111 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Project Cues, Inc. | Department of StatePOWER STORE 500T DELL CUSTOMER RACKED | $123,535 | 19AQMM26P0081 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Bushtex Inc | Department of StateBPA CALL SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES. | $25,000 | 19AQMM26F7289 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Goldbelt C6, LLC | Department of StateSTAFFING - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER | $439,494 | 19AQMM26F1509 |
Open government contracts in District of Columbia
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
- ASTM Database AccessClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 519290 · DC
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 5, 2026
- INFRARED TELESCOPE AND ACCESSORIESClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 334516 · DC · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 2, 2026
Administrative Office of the US Courts · Solicitation · NAICS 541213 · DC
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
- Keysight N1500A Materials Measurement SuiteClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 513210 · DC
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Agriculture, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 311612 · DC · Small Business Set Aside - Partial
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 2, 2026
How to win government contracts in District of Columbia
Federal agencies buy goods and services in District of Columbia every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in District of Columbia, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in District of Columbia buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to District of Columbia?
- Federal agencies obligated $101B on contracts performed in District of Columbia from FY2024 to FY2026, across 116,143 contract awards, including $33.2B 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 District of Columbia?
- By contract dollars for work performed in District of Columbia from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Booz Allen Hamilton Inc ($3.4B), Deloitte Consulting LLP ($3.3B) and Accenture Federal Services LLC ($2.4B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in District of Columbia?
- The Department of Defense obligated $21.8B on contracts performed in District of Columbia, 22% of the total. Next were the General Services Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in District of Columbia?
- By contract dollars: computer systems design services (NAICS 541512, $14.3B), engineering services (NAICS 541330, $13.1B) and other computer related services (NAICS 541519, $11.5B).
- Is federal contract spending in District of Columbia growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in District of Columbia fell 8% from FY2024 ($36B) to FY2026 ($33.2B). 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 District of Columbia?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in District of Columbia. For state government contracts, use the District of Columbia state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.