Government Contracts in Hawaii
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Hawaii
Government contracts in Hawaii totaled $15.4B across 91,128 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. By place of performance, obligations were down 42.3% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $12.4B, or 81% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $3,184,672,437 across 26,936 awards with activity that year, a change of -42.3% from $5,519,679,578 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $15,357,891,676 across 91,128 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $3.2B
- Awards in FY2026
- 26,936
- Change vs FY2025
- -42.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $15.4B
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 Hawaii by year
Federal contracts in Hawaii 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 | $3,184,672,437 | 26,936 | -42.3% |
| FY2025 | $5,519,679,578 | 32,305 | -17% |
| FY2024 | $6,653,539,661 | 38,051 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Hawaii
Federal contract spending in Hawaii fell 52% from FY2024 ($6.7B) to FY2026 ($3.2B). 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 Hawaii, with 81% of contract dollars, followed by the General Services Administration (9%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Hawaii are other heavy and civil engineering construction, commercial and institutional building construction and engineering services.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 27% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Hawaii
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Hawaii. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV | $2,611,769,028 | 17.0% |
| 2 | Nan Inc | $928,420,217 | 6.0% |
| 3 | Ecc Constructors LLC | $659,905,829 | 4.3% |
| 4 | Hensel Phelps Construction Co | $474,903,880 | 3.1% |
| 5 | Smartronix, LLC | $398,580,714 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Pacific Shipyards International, LLC | $298,990,118 | 1.9% |
| 7 | Hui Huliau Technology Services LLC | $223,656,437 | 1.5% |
| 8 | Amentum Services, Inc. | $219,600,440 | 1.4% |
| 9 | Lima Charlie, Inc | $216,416,770 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Koa Lani JV LLC | $208,796,154 | 1.4% |
Agencies spending in Hawaii
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Hawaii.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $12,381,500,514 | 80.6% |
| 2 | General Services Administration | $1,454,927,988 | 9.5% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $839,238,690 | 5.5% |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $223,895,390 | 1.5% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $163,802,296 | 1.1% |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $98,525,037 | 0.6% |
| 7 | Department of Transportation | $73,829,252 | 0.5% |
| 8 | Department of Labor | $41,541,300 | 0.3% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $25,248,171 | 0.2% |
| 10 | Environmental Protection Agency | $17,433,639 | 0.1% |
Top industries for Hawaii government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Hawaii, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $3,395,414,741 | 22.1% |
| 2 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $2,900,218,261 | 18.9% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $1,995,782,389 | 13.0% |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $574,075,847 | 3.7% |
| 5 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $547,898,156 | 3.6% |
| 6 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $523,310,313 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $511,528,026 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Other Waste CollectionNAICS 562119 | $452,791,004 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Remediation ServicesNAICS 562910 | $357,183,999 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Residential Property ManagersNAICS 531311 | $356,641,353 | 2.3% |
Recent federal contracts in Hawaii
The latest federal contracts performed in Hawaii, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationGLOVES,DISPOSABLE | $1,297 | 47QSCC26F7DY0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSANITIZER,HAND | $874 | 47QSCC26F7DXZ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBROOM,UPRIGHT | $513 | 47QSCC26F7DXY |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSKIN CLEANSER | $891 | 47QSCC26F7DXX |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationCLEANING SOLUTION,P | $272 | 47QSCC26F7DXW |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBAG,PLASTIC | $775 | 47QSCC26F7DXV |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPAPER,TOILET | $2,220 | 47QSCC26F7DXU |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationCOVER,DOCUMENT | $287 | 47QSCC26F7DX6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPAPER,COPYING,XEROG | $1,014 | 47QSCC26F7DWM |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationCHAIR,ROTARY | $14,022 | 47QSCC26F7DT9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBRUSH,SCRUB | $14 | 47QSCC26F7DFY |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationREFLECTOR,INDICATIN | $94 | 47QSCC26F7D89 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Island Empire Technology Systems LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES BUSINESS MODERNIZATION OF OMHAS ELECTRONIC CASE PROCESSING SYSTEM (ECAPE) AND CUSTOMER PORTAL | $335,958 | 7571MN26F80142 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pacific Environmental Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityOILY WASTE OFFLOAD | $6,698 | 70Z08526PLREP0360 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Uluniu Construction LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTO PROCURE KITCHEN REMODEL SERVICES AT THE PACIFIC AREA OFFICE REGION 9 | $143,000 | 70FBR926P00000030 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationRAG,WIPING | $81 | 47QSCC26F7D5U |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationINDEX SHEET SET,LOO | $45 | 47QSCC26F7D31 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPROTECTOR,DOCUMENT | $157 | 47QSCC26F7D30 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationINDEX SHEET SET,LOO | $57 | 47QSCC26F7D2Z |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTAPE,PRESSURE SENSI | $143 | 47QSCC26F7D2M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationMARKER ASSORTMENT,T | $785 | 47QSCC26F7D0Q |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationPADLOCK | $1,911 | 47QSCC26F7D0P |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationWORK SURFACE,ADJUST | $6,444 | 47QSCC26F7D0N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBATTERY PACK,PORTAB | $2,998 | 47QSCC26F7D0J |
| Sep 30, 2026 | M-80 Systems, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBOARD,MARKER | $283 | 47QSCC26F7D00 |
Open government contracts in Hawaii
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 561210 · HI · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 1, 2026
- SEALING RING SPLIT (#2)Closing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 332722 · HI · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 3, 2026
- SEALING RING SPLIT (#1)Closing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 332722 · HI · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 3, 2026
How to win government contracts in Hawaii
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Hawaii every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Hawaii, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Hawaii buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Hawaii
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts
- Government IT contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- General Services Administration contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV government contracts
- Nan government contracts
- Ecc Constructors government contracts
- Hensel Phelps Construction government contracts
- Smartronix government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Hawaii?
- Federal agencies obligated $15.4B on contracts performed in Hawaii from FY2024 to FY2026, across 91,128 contract awards, including $3.2B 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 Hawaii?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Hawaii from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV ($2.6B), Nan Inc ($928M) and Ecc Constructors LLC ($660M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Hawaii?
- The Department of Defense obligated $12.4B on contracts performed in Hawaii, 81% of the total. Next were the General Services Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Hawaii?
- By contract dollars: other heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237990, $3.4B), commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220, $2.9B) and engineering services (NAICS 541330, $2B).
- Is federal contract spending in Hawaii growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Hawaii fell 52% from FY2024 ($6.7B) to FY2026 ($3.2B). 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 Hawaii?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Hawaii. For state government contracts, use the Hawaii state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.