Government Contracts in Massachusetts
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Massachusetts
Government contracts in Massachusetts totaled $57B across 355,047 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were up 2.9% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense accounted for $46.4B, or 81% of the total. These figures reflect contracts performed in the state.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $19,893,871,271 across 98,745 awards with activity that year, a change of +2.9% from $19,331,456,460 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $57,041,862,063 across 355,047 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $19.9B
- Awards in FY2026
- 98,745
- Change vs FY2025
- +2.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $57B
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 Massachusetts by year
Federal contracts in Massachusetts 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 | $19,893,871,271 | 98,745 | +2.9% |
| FY2025 | $19,331,456,460 | 127,730 | +8.5% |
| FY2024 | $17,816,534,333 | 146,576 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Massachusetts
Federal contract spending in Massachusetts rose 12% from FY2024 ($17.8B) to FY2026 ($19.9B). 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 Massachusetts, with 81% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (4%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Massachusetts are search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing, research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) and engineering services.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 federal contractors account for 36% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Massachusetts
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Massachusetts. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $9,044,270,565 | 15.9% |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $6,983,880,648 | 12.2% |
| 3 | General Electric Company | $4,754,803,938 | 8.3% |
| 4 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $4,299,323,853 | 7.5% |
| 5 | Noble Supply & Logistics, LLC | $2,206,952,239 | 3.9% |
| 6 | Raytheon Company | $1,987,810,324 | 3.5% |
| 7 | The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. | $1,885,953,934 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Raytheon Company | $1,828,082,820 | 3.2% |
| 9 | The MITRE Corporation | $1,503,160,719 | 2.6% |
| 10 | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $1,378,110,297 | 2.4% |
Agencies spending in Massachusetts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Massachusetts.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $46,355,206,987 | 81.3% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $2,523,610,061 | 4.4% |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | $2,022,736,884 | 3.5% |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $1,249,940,626 | 2.2% |
| 5 | Department of the Treasury | $1,213,920,183 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $806,408,080 | 1.4% |
| 7 | General Services Administration | $568,411,642 | 1.0% |
| 8 | Environmental Protection Agency | $420,907,305 | 0.7% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $374,317,918 | 0.7% |
| 10 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $361,052,485 | 0.6% |
Top industries for Massachusetts government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Massachusetts, ranked by dollars.
Recent federal contracts in Massachusetts
The latest federal contracts performed in Massachusetts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lifeward Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsREWALK EXOSKELETON | $16,000 | 36C26226P1721 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Vinyl Technologies Inc | National Transportation Safety BoardPULSED LASER CLEANING SYSTEM | $16,995 | 9531BM26P0051 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Fresenius USA, Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsHOME PERITONEAL DIALYSIS- CLAIM | $9,501 | 36C24826P1347 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationCLEANER,VACUUM,ELEC | $142 | 47QSWA26P1NLP |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationSIFTER,FLOUR,HAND | $94 | 47QSWA26P1NLD |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationMARKER,TRAFFIC | $134 | 47QSWA26P1NL9 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTALCUM POWDER | $466 | 47QSWA26P1NL1 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationOPENER,CAN,MOUNTED | $144 | 47QSWA26P1NKW |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTAPE,FLAGGING | $253 | 47QSWA26P1NKH |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationMARKER,TRAFFIC | $281 | 47QSWA26P1NJV |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationMARKER,TRAFFIC | $2,107 | 47QSWA26P1NJS |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationANTIFREEZE | $70 | 47QSWA26P1NJC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBENCH,WEIGHT | $869 | 47QSWA26P1NHW |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBELT,HIGH VISIBILIT | $1,328 | 47QSWA26P1NHV |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTAPE,FLAGGING | $101 | 47QSWA26P1NHN |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTONGS,FOOD SERVING | $41 | 47QSWA26P1NHC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationFRESHENER,AIR | $2,169 | 47QSWA26P1NH8 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationFASTENER TAPE,HOOK | $39 | 47QSWA26P1NH5 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationHEADLAMP | $660 | 47QSWA26P1NGZ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationTALCUM POWDER | $117 | 47QSWA26P1NGX |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationNAIL | $244 | 47QSWA26P1NGT |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationBANDAGE,ADHESIVE | $36 | 47QSWA26P1NGK |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationMARKER,TRAFFIC | $268 | 47QSWA26P1NGG |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationHEADLAMP | $660 | 47QSWA26P1NGF |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Kaufman Company, Inc. | General Services AdministrationREGULATOR,VOLTAGE | $1,106 | 47QSWA26P1NGA |
Open government contracts in Massachusetts
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 313210 · MA
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 23, 2026
Homeland Security, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 562111 · MA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 24, 2026
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Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 238220 · MA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 238990 · MA · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
Transportation, Department of · Sources Sought · MA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
How to win government contracts in Massachusetts
Federal agencies buy goods and services in Massachusetts every day. Register your business for free on SAM.gov, search open bids with the place of performance in Massachusetts, and look at which agencies and federal contractors in Massachusetts buy what you sell. Contractors already working in the state often need local subcontractors.
Explore government contracts in Massachusetts
- Government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts
- Government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) contracts
- Government engineering contracts
- Government aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing contracts
- Government guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Raytheon government contracts
- Raytheon government contracts
- General Electric government contracts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology government contracts
- Noble Supply & Logistics government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Massachusetts?
- Federal agencies obligated $57B on contracts performed in Massachusetts from FY2024 to FY2026, across 355,047 contract awards, including $19.9B 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 Massachusetts?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Massachusetts from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Raytheon Company ($9B), Raytheon Company ($7B) and General Electric Company ($4.8B). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Massachusetts?
- The Department of Defense obligated $46.4B on contracts performed in Massachusetts, 81% of the total. Next were the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Massachusetts?
- By contract dollars: search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334511, $12.7B), research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) (NAICS 541712, $5.9B) and engineering services (NAICS 541330, $4.7B).
- Is federal contract spending in Massachusetts growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Massachusetts rose 12% from FY2024 ($17.8B) to FY2026 ($19.9B). 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 Massachusetts?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Massachusetts. For state government contracts, use the Massachusetts state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.