Government Contracts in Louisiana
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Louisiana
Government contracts in Louisiana totaled $14.5B across 88,078 awards from FY2024 to FY2026, measured by place of performance. Obligations were up 23.4% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $8.6B (59% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $5,870,380,096 across 24,820 awards with activity that year, a change of +23.4% from $4,756,788,441 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $14,481,471,591 across 88,078 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $5.9B
- Awards in FY2026
- 24,820
- Change vs FY2025
- +23.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $14.5B
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 Louisiana by year
Federal contracts in Louisiana 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 | $5,870,380,096 | 24,820 | +23.4% |
| FY2025 | $4,756,788,441 | 32,156 | +23.4% |
| FY2024 | $3,854,303,054 | 36,614 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Louisiana
Federal contract spending in Louisiana rose 52% from FY2024 ($3.9B) to FY2026 ($5.9B). 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 Louisiana, with 59% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Homeland Security (20%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Louisiana are ship building and repairing, other heavy and civil engineering construction and facilities support services.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 32% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Louisiana
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Louisiana. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.l.c. | $2,527,706,676 | 17.5% |
| 2 | Textron Systems Corp | $1,559,141,195 | 10.8% |
| 3 | Placid Refining Company LLC | $549,305,040 | 3.8% |
| 4 | Strategic Storage Partners, LLC. | $430,092,546 | 3.0% |
| 5 | Pittman-Sealevel, L.l.c. | $419,667,888 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Conrad Shipyard, L.l.c | $359,345,814 | 2.5% |
| 7 | BL Harbert International LLC | $297,699,116 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations, LLC | $269,565,704 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Hornbeck Offshore Operators LLC | $245,286,748 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Manson Construction Co | $212,752,096 | 1.5% |
Agencies spending in Louisiana
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Louisiana.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $8,612,582,187 | 59.5% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $2,912,187,291 | 20.1% |
| 3 | Department of Energy | $736,530,016 | 5.1% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $643,863,461 | 4.4% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $394,766,071 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $274,060,681 | 1.9% |
| 7 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $213,655,397 | 1.5% |
| 8 | Department of Transportation | $145,798,993 | 1.0% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $127,109,639 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Department of the Treasury | $114,082,207 | 0.8% |
Top industries for Louisiana government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Louisiana, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship Building and RepairingNAICS 336611 | $4,522,986,118 | 31.2% |
| 2 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionNAICS 237990 | $1,824,928,616 | 12.6% |
| 3 | Facilities Support ServicesNAICS 561210 | $1,241,540,325 | 8.6% |
| 4 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $824,510,925 | 5.7% |
| 5 | Petroleum RefineriesNAICS 324110 | $594,832,168 | 4.1% |
| 6 | Deep Sea Freight TransportationNAICS 483111 | $337,833,981 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $296,734,874 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $251,238,039 | 1.7% |
| 9 | Rice MillingNAICS 311212 | $248,791,041 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Remediation ServicesNAICS 562910 | $204,336,501 | 1.4% |
Recent federal contracts in Louisiana
The latest federal contracts performed in Louisiana, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationPAN,DRIP | $299 | 47QSWA26P1NK7 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationTRAVEL CART | $302 | 47QSWA26P1NG6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationPAN,DRIP | $598 | 47QSWA26P1NEE |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationTRAVEL CART | $151 | 47QSWA26P1NDD |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $2,240 | 47QSSC26P35ML |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $336 | 47QSSC26P35L9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $3,620 | 47QSSC26P35FK |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $1,880 | 47QSSC26P35FJ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $343 | 47QSSC26P35CC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationBIN,STORAGE AND DIS | $210 | 47QSSC26P35C7 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $749 | 47QSSC26P359Y |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $364 | 47QSSC26P3593 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $393 | 47QSSC26P3567 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $393 | 47QSSC26P3563 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $670 | 47QSSC26P3537 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $376 | 47QSSC26P34YW |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wartech Industries, LLC | General Services AdministrationSHIPPING AND STORAG | $396 | 47QSSC26P34Y3 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hardwarenow LLC | General Services AdministrationTAPE,GUMMED | $21 | 47QSSC26FEYLY |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationTREAD,NONMETALLIC,N | $1,177 | 47QSSC26FEYBN |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hardwarenow LLC | General Services AdministrationTAPE,PRESSURE SENSI | $14 | 47QSSC26FEYAA |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hardwarenow LLC | General Services AdministrationTAPE,PRESSURE SENSI | $45 | 47QSSC26FEXLX |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Industries for the Blind | General Services AdministrationTREAD,NONMETALLIC,N | $13,888 | 47QSSC26FEX45 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Chenega Global Protection, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA PROTECTIVE SERVICES CONTRACT - SOUTH REGION - TASK ORDER PROVIDES PROTECTIVE SERVICES SUPPORT AT MAF | $950,000 | 80MSFC26FA050 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Entergy Louisiana, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMICHOUD ASSEMBLY FACILITY ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES | $1,248,836 | 80MSFC26F0060 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Delta Utilities Services, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMICHOUD ASSEMBLY FACILITY (MAF) NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SERVICES | $88,440 | 80MSFC26F0059 |
Open government contracts in Louisiana
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Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 332911 · LA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 2, 2026
How to win government contracts in Louisiana
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Louisiana every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Louisiana, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Louisiana buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Louisiana
- Government ship building and repairing contracts
- Government other heavy and civil engineering construction contracts
- Government facilities maintenance contracts
- Government construction contracts
- Government petroleum refineries contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Bollinger Shipyards Lockport government contracts
- Textron Systems government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Louisiana?
- Federal agencies obligated $14.5B on contracts performed in Louisiana from FY2024 to FY2026, across 88,078 contract awards, including $5.9B 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 Louisiana?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Louisiana from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.l.c. ($2.5B), Textron Systems Corp ($1.6B) and Placid Refining Company LLC ($549M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Louisiana?
- The Department of Defense obligated $8.6B on contracts performed in Louisiana, 59% of the total. Next were the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Energy.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Louisiana?
- By contract dollars: ship building and repairing (NAICS 336611, $4.5B), other heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237990, $1.8B) and facilities support services (NAICS 561210, $1.2B).
- Is federal contract spending in Louisiana growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Louisiana rose 52% from FY2024 ($3.9B) to FY2026 ($5.9B). 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 Louisiana?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Louisiana. For state government contracts, use the Louisiana state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.